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MA H170

MA H170
Resolve providing for an investigation and study by a special commission relative to consumer protections with regard to cemeteries and crematories


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Introduced
01/23/2017
In Committee
02/14/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to consumer protections with regard to cemeteries and crematories. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

AI Summary

This bill establishes a special commission to investigate and study consumer protections related to cemeteries and crematories. The commission will examine a range of costs for services provided by funeral homes, cemeteries, and crematories, including differences in costs between private and public cemeteries as well as religious and secular cemeteries. The commission will also look at separating the payment of services provided by cemeteries and crematories from funeral homes. The commission is required to report its findings and recommendations to the legislature by November 15, 2014.

Committee Categories

Labor and Employment

Sponsors (5)

Last Action

No further action taken (on 01/01/2019)

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