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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
For legislation to allow humans and their pets remains to be buried together. Public Health.
AI Summary
This bill would allow for the co-interment, or joint burial, of human and animal remains, including cremated remains, in cemeteries or other burial places. The bill would give towns, cities, cemetery corporations, and other entities responsible for maintaining cemeteries the authority to establish their own policies on fees, interments, and other requirements related to this practice. The purpose of the bill is to preserve the bond between people and their pets after death.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see S2692 (on 02/14/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S1478 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S1478.pdf |
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