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MA H3135

MA H3135
Relative to burial expenses for veterans


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Introduced
01/20/2015
In Committee
01/20/2015
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
07/31/2016

Introduced Session

189th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to require funeral directors to make available to potential clients information regarding funeral and burial benefits for veterans. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

AI Summary

This bill requires licensed funeral directors to provide potential clients with information about funeral and burial benefits available to veterans, referencing sections 7 and 8 of chapter 115 of the General Laws, which outline these benefits. Before any agreement on the price of funeral merchandise and services is finalized, funeral directors must make this information accessible and provide the client with a written statement confirming that the information was indeed made available, which both the funeral director and client must sign. Failure to comply with this new requirement could result in a fine of up to $1,000 for the funeral director.

Committee Categories

Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (20)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4084 (on 03/16/2016)

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