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WA SB5016
Bill
Status
2/5/2025
Primary Sponsor
John Lovick
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AI Summary
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Increases the percentage of prearrangement funeral service contract funds that funeral establishments may retain from 10% to 20% of the cash purchase price (excluding sales tax)
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Reduces the required trust deposit from 90% to 80% of the cash purchase price for prearrangement funeral service contracts
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Adds a new definition for "transportation protection agreement" covering coordination and transportation of human remains or cremated remains
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Exempts funeral merchandise delivered within 30 days of sale and transportation protection agreements from trust deposit requirements
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Maintains existing consumer protections including full refund within 30 days of signing and the right to demand refund of trust amounts for revocable contracts
Legislative Description
Concerning prearrangement funeral services.
Last Action
Senate Rules "X" file.
2/26/2026