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GA SB372
Bill
Status
Passed
5/1/2012
Primary Sponsor
Ed Harbison
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AI Summary
- Funeral directors must make a reasonable effort to determine whether any body submitted for cremation is that of a deceased veteran, including inquiring with the legally authorized person at the time the cremation authorization form is signed
- "Veteran" is defined as a Georgia resident who qualifies under U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs rules and was discharged under conditions other than dishonorable
- If veteran status cannot be confirmed through the authorized person, veterans' organizations (e.g., American Legion, Missing in America Project, Department of Veterans Service) are granted access to available VA information held by the funeral director to assist in making that determination
- If a deceased veteran's cremated remains go unclaimed, the funeral director must hold them for at least 60 days, then send written notice to the authorized person requesting disposition instructions; if no response is received within 30 days, the funeral director must contact a veterans' organization to arrange interment in a state or national veterans' cemetery
- Funeral directors and veterans' organizations complying with the act are granted immunity from criminal and civil liability related to veteran status determinations, release of information, and disposition of remains, except in cases of willful or wanton misconduct
Legislative Description
"Disposition of Veterans' Cremated Remains Act"; provide for a determination; deceased veteran; certain notifications
Last Action
Effective Date
5/1/2012
Committee Referrals
Judiciary2/28/2012
Veterans, Military and Homeland Security2/2/2012
Full Bill Text
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