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CA AB2331
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/19/2026
Primary Sponsor
Stephanie Nguyen
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AI Summary
- Amends Health and Safety Code Section 7526 regarding the removal of interred remains from cemeteries when required family consent cannot be obtained
- Currently, when a surviving spouse, children, parents, or siblings cannot provide written consent for remains removal, permission from the superior court is required
- Requires courts to grant applications for remains removal upon a showing of "good cause," establishing a clearer standard for judicial approval
- Does not require a fiscal appropriation and has no fiscal committee review or local program implications
- Introduced by Assembly Member Nguyen on February 19, 2026, and amended March 16, 2026
Legislative Description
Cemeteries: removal of remains.
Last Action
From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on JUD. Read second time and amended.
3/16/2026
Committee Referrals
Judiciary3/16/2026
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