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CA AB2134

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

9/11/2020

Primary Sponsor

Phillip Chen

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Origin

State Assembly

2019-2020 Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Health and Safety Code Section 8344.5 to expand the occasions when crematories may incinerate American flags
  • Authorizes flag incineration during the periods within one week before or after Presidents' Day and Veterans' Day, in addition to existing Memorial Day, Flag Day, and Independence Day windows
  • Requires flag incineration to be performed separately from human cremation and in compliance with federal law (Title 4, Section 8(k) of United States Code)
  • Includes provision stating the law does not restrict or infringe upon any person's First Amendment right to free expression
  • Approved by Governor September 11, 2020

Legislative Description

Crematories: burning of flags.

Last Action

Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 72, Statutes of 2020.

9/11/2020

Committee Referrals

Business, Professions and Economic Development6/23/2020
Rules6/9/2020
Business and Professions2/20/2020

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