Bill > HB632

This bill modifies Missouri's cemetery laws by updating and expanding definitions related to cemeteries and introducing a new category of "human and pet cemetery". The bill provides comprehensive definitions for numerous cemetery-related terms, including types of burial spaces, cemetery associations, burial merchandise, and various types of cemeteries (such as endowed, nonendowed, religious, and fraternal). A significant new addition is the definition of a "human and pet cemetery", which is a tract of real estate where both human and animal remains can be interred and memorialized. The bill also establishes provisions for how such cemeteries will be regulated, treating them similarly to traditional cemeteries for licensing and endowed care purposes. Additionally, the bill outlines procedures for the division of professional registration to suspend distributions from endowed care trust funds or escrow accounts if a cemetery operator fails to maintain proper licensing, file annual reports, or address financial deficiencies. The bill includes a detailed process for notification, potential appeals, and reinstatement of distributions, providing a comprehensive framework for oversight of cemetery operations in Missouri.

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https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB632&year=2025&code=R