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Introduced
01/20/2015
01/20/2015
In Committee
01/20/2015
01/20/2015
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
07/31/2016
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)
Stephen DiNatale (D)*,
Jim Arciero (D),
Brian Ashe (D),
Thomas Calter (D),
Linda Campbell (D),
Lori Ehrlich (D),
Kim Ferguson (R),
Susan Gifford (R),
Sheila Harrington (R),
Steven Howitt (R),
Kevin Kuros (R),
Mike Moore (D),
Keiko Orrall (R),
Elizabeth Poirier (R),
Dennis Rosa (D),
Angelo Scaccia (D),
Benjamin Swan (D),
Bruce Tarr (R),
Timothy Whelan (R),
Jon Zlotnik (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4084 (on 03/16/2016)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/House/H3135 |
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H3135 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H3135.pdf |
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