S 1365 Massachusetts Senate · 193rd Legislature (2023-2024)

An Act authorizing Valley Chapel in the town of Uxbridge to construct and operate a columbarium for the disposition of ashes of certain community members

This bill authorizes Valley Chapel in Uxbridge to build and run a columbarium for storing the ashes of community members, even if they do not regularly attend the church. It allows the facility to serve non-members and their families, provided that the chapel creates rules for its use that are approved by the state Department of Public Health. The law specifically permits this action despite existing state regulations that might otherwise restrict such operations.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Feb 2023
House Passage
Feb 2023
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023 Last action Feb 15, 2024
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This bill passed the House. No roll call record of that vote is available.
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Total actions
6
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 16, 2023
House · Passed
House concurred
Feb 16, 2023
Senate · Referred to committee
Referred to the committee on Public Health
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Ryan Fattman
RRepublican
MA
Worcester and Hampden