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Introduced
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to the right to control the funeral and final disposition for deceased persons. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill aims to designate the right of disposition over a deceased person's remains. It allows individuals 18 years or older and of sound mind to pre-arrange their own funeral and final disposition through a pre-need funeral services contract or a written and sworn affidavit. If no such arrangements are made, the right to control the disposition of remains vests in a specific order of priority, starting with the person designated by the decedent, the surviving spouse, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and so on. The bill also outlines the procedures for forfeiting this right of disposition under certain circumstances.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4844 (on 06/09/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H1545 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H1545.pdf |
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