Bill > HJ27

This joint resolution requests the Legislative Council to designate an interim committee or staff to conduct a comprehensive study on laws related to morticians and funeral services in Montana. The study aims to examine current statutes across seven different titles of the Montana Code Annotated that deal with the final disposition of human bodies, including public cemetery services, burial sites, cemetery associations, mortician licensure, health standards, and disposition rights. The resolution specifically calls for researching and proposing legislation to update terminology, modernize language, and create a framework for incorporating new final disposition technologies like natural organic reduction and alkaline hydrolysis. The study will involve collaboration with various stakeholders, including mortuary professionals, tribal government representatives, funeral directors, and public health experts. The goal is to improve the clarity and consistency of existing statutes and prepare potential legislative changes for the 70th Legislature, with all study aspects to be completed by September 15, 2026.

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