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Senator · Senate District 61
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History
- Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions
- Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions
Companion bill
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Relates to the definition of the term "cremation"
In Assembly Committee · Corporations, Authorities And Commissions · Sponsor James F. Brennan
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:S3294
Title of bill
An act to amend the not-for-profit corporation law, in relation to the definition of cremation
Purpose
This bill would clarify the definition of cremation to account for any technological advances in such processes and to ensure that they are conducted in a state regulated facility with statutory and regulatory consumer protections.
Summary of provisions
This bill amends subdivision (h) of Section 1502 of Article 15 of the Not-for-Profit Corporation Law to amend the definition of cremation to ensure that all cremation processes are conducted in a state regulated facility.
Existing law
Subdivision (h) of Section 1502 of Article 15 of the Not-for-Profit Corporation Law defines cremation based only on previously existing technology.
Justification
There have been numerous technological advances in the process of cremation. However, the definition of cremation as it currently exists does not address any current or future technologies to ensure they are conducted with proper state oversight. This legislation would allow the state to remain the leader in consumer protections and cremation regulations by ensuring that this disposition of human remains is conducted in a state regulated facility with nationally recognized standards for consumer protection.
Legislative history
2013-14 - S.4321-A/A.6420 - CORPORATIONS/Corporations
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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