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NY S03194
Bill
Status
Introduced
3/12/2009
Primary Sponsor
Jeffrey Klein
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AI Summary
- Allows funeral firms to offer package pricing of goods and services in addition to, but not as a replacement for, itemized pricing
- Requires package offerings to be broken down by component parts on itemization statements provided to consumers, with exceptions for direct cremations, direct burials, forwarding of remains, and receiving of remains
- Directs the state consumer protection board to review the effectiveness of the alternative pricing provisions and submit a report to the governor and legislative leaders within one year of enactment
- Takes effect 60 days after becoming law and automatically expires and repeals one year after the effective date
- Authorizes regulatory agencies to adopt necessary rules and regulations before the effective date
Legislative Description
Provides alternative pricing methods in the sale and offering of funeral merchandise and services; provides for repeal after one year; mandates a report by the state consumer protection board on the effectiveness of alternative pricing methods.
Last Action
ORDERED TO THIRD READING CAL.1013
6/18/2010
Committee Referrals
Rules6/17/2010
Health3/12/2009
Full Bill Text
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