H2360
An Act relative to the operation of crematories by funeral establishments
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Bill overview
This bill seeks to establish a process for individuals to choose where their cremated remains are stored after cremation, rather than automatically being held by the funeral home. It requires funeral establishments to provide individuals with options for the disposition of their cremated remains, such as returning the ashes to the family, donating them to a charity, or interring them in a designated location. The bill also mandates that funeral establishments maintain records of cremated remains and provide a written confirmation of disposition to the individual or their designated representative.
Key provisions
- Funeral establishments must offer individuals options for the disposition of their cremated remains.
- Funeral establishments must maintain records of cremated remains.
- Funeral establishments must provide written confirmation of disposition to the individual or their representative.
- The bill aims to give individuals more control over what happens to their cremated remains.
- It establishes a process for returning cremated remains to the family.
- It allows for donation of cremated remains to charities.
- It outlines a potential process for interring cremated remains.
- Funeral establishments must comply with these requirements.
Who is affected
- Funeral establishments
- Families of deceased individuals
- Individuals planning their own funerals
- Funeral directors
- Charitable organizations
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Primary sponsor
James Arciero
Cosponsors
James Arciero
James Dolan
Kimberly N. Ferguson
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Bill H.2360 194th (Current)
An Act relative to the operation of crematories by funeral establishments
By Representative Arciero of Westford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2360) of James Arciero, Kimberly N. Ferguson and James Dolan relative to the operation of crematories by funeral establishments. Public Health.
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Presenter: James Arciero
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Displaying 6 actions for Bill H.2360
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Public Health |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 9/19/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 09/29/2025 from 09:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-2 |
| 9/29/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 09/29/2025 from 09:00 AM-11:30 PM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 9/29/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 09/29/2025 from 09:00 AM-11:30 AM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 3/16/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5234 |
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