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Introduced
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
In Committee
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to permit the scattering of unclaimed cremated remains at sea. Public Health.
AI Summary
This bill amends a section of Massachusetts state law to permit funeral establishments to scatter unclaimed cremated remains at sea, in addition to the existing options of interring or placing the remains in a common grave, niche, or crypt in a cemetery, or scattering them in a designated area of the cemetery. The existing law required funeral establishments to hold onto unclaimed remains for 12 months before taking such actions, and this bill maintains that 12-month timeframe.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4682 (on 07/02/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H1134 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H1134.pdf |
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