HB129 Alabama 2023 Session
Bill Summary
Existing law provides that, after 60 days from the date of cremation, if the authorizing agent has not claimed the cremated remains or specified the ultimate disposition of the remains, the funeral establishment or entity in possession of the remains may dispose of the remains in a dignified and humane manner and in accordance with any applicable law
This bill would define "dignified and humane manner" and would mandate best efforts to identify the unclaimed cremated remains of Alabama veterans eligible for burial in a state or national military cemetery
Relating to funeral services; to amend Section 34-13-122, Code of Alabama 1975; to define dignified and humane manner for the disposition of cremated remains; and to mandate best efforts to identify the unclaimed cremated remains of Alabama veterans eligible for burial in a state or national military cemetery. HB129 INTRODUCED
Bill Actions
| Action Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| April 5, 2023 | H | Read Second Time in House of Origin |
| April 5, 2023 | H | Reported Out of Committee in House of Origin |
| April 5, 2023 | H | Reported Favorably from House Military and Veterans Affairs |
| March 21, 2023 | H | Introduced and Referred to House Military and Veterans Affairs |
| March 21, 2023 | H | Read First Time in House of Origin |
Bill Calendar
| Type | Date | Location | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hearing | April 5, 2023 | Room 429 at 10:30 | House Military and Veterans Affairs Hearing |
Bill Text
Bill Documents
| Type | Link |
|---|---|
| Bill Text | HB129 Alabama 2023 Session - Introduced |
| Fiscal Note | Fiscal Note - As Introduced |