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MA H2360

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

James Arciero

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Licensed funeral establishments would be authorized to own and operate crematories, expanding cremation services beyond cemetery corporations
  • Licensed funeral directors could serve as elected commissioners on cemetery boards in their municipality of residence
  • Funeral establishment owners would be prohibited from owning or operating cemeteries, and cemetery owners would be prohibited from owning funeral establishments
  • Crematory buildings and equipment at funeral establishments would be dedicated to burial of the dead and subject to the same duties, privileges, and immunities as cemetery facilities
  • Amends Chapter 114, Section 6 of the General Laws; similar legislation was filed as House No. 2218 in the 2021-2022 session

Legislative Description

Relative to the operation of crematories by funeral establishments

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H5234

3/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Public Health2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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