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MA H2360
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
James Arciero
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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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