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MA S1529

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Ryan Fattman

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Origin

Senate

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Authorizes Valley Chapel to construct and operate a columbarium at 14 Hunter Road in Uxbridge, Massachusetts

  • Creates an exception to Section 43D of Chapter 114 of the General Laws, which typically restricts who religious organizations can serve with burial facilities

  • Permits the columbarium to accept ashes from community members who are not regular attendants of Valley Chapel's congregation, as well as their families

  • Requires Valley Chapel to establish rules and regulations that must be approved by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health

  • Similar legislation was previously filed in the 2023-2024 session as Senate Bill No. 1365

Legislative Description

Authorizing Valley Chapel in the town of Uxbridge to construct and operate a columbarium for the disposition of ashes of certain community members

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see S2790

12/4/2025

Committee Referrals

Public Health2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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