MA S1436

Bill

MA S1436

Relative to funeral and burial expenses

Introduced
04/15/2015

In Committee
01/25/2016

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
07/31/2016

Introduced Session

189th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation relative to funeral and burial expenses. Public Service.

AI Summary

This bill proposes to increase the maximum amount that can be provided for funeral and burial expenses. Specifically, it amends Section 100G of Chapter 41 of the General Laws by changing the limit from "two thousand" dollars to "$7,500". Additionally, Section 2 of the bill states that recipients of a death benefit under Section 100A of Chapter 32 will also receive a reasonable amount for funeral and burial expenses, capped at $7,500, with the state board of retirement responsible for creating regulations to manage this benefit.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Labor and Employment

Sponsors (1)

James Timilty (D)*,

Last Action

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 01/25/2016)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/S1436

(9 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/S1436
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/S1436.pdf

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