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GA HB486
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/16/2023
Primary Sponsor
Becky Evans
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AI Summary
- Amends Georgia's cemetery and funeral services law (Code Section 10-14-21) to expand the 2-year statute of limitations for civil actions by purchasers of burial lots, rights, merchandise, or services against sellers who violate preneed sales requirements
- The 2-year limitations period now runs from the latest of three possible trigger dates: the scheduled delivery of burial merchandise, the scheduled performance of preneed burial services, or a finding of violation by the Secretary of State or State Board of Cemeterians
- Removes the limitation that buyers may only recover consideration paid "in cash," broadening recoverable damages to include all consideration paid, plus interest at the legal rate, reasonable attorney's fees, and costs
- Adds provisions that causes of action under this chapter survive the death of any potential plaintiff or defendant and that the chapter does not limit any other statutory or common-law rights
- Effective upon the Governor's approval or upon becoming law without such approval
Legislative Description
Burial Purchaser Protection Act; enact
Last Action
House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
2/22/2024
Committee Referrals
Agriculture and Consumer Affairs2/21/2023
Full Bill Text
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