An Act relative to funeral homes and charitable foundations

This bill prohibits licensed funeral homes in Massachusetts from simultaneously operating a charitable organization that is exempt from federal taxes. The law directly affects funeral home owners and directors who wish to run nonprofit foundations or similar entities under the same ownership. By adding a new section to Chapter 68 of the state laws, the measure creates a clear separation between for-profit funeral services and tax-exempt charitable activities. If passed, funeral establishments would need to choose between running a funeral business or managing a 501(c)(3) organization, but not both.