Occupations: mortuary science; crematory ownership and regulation; modify. Amends sec. 2 of 1968 PA 251 (MCL 456.522). TIE BAR WITH: SB 1061'26, SB 1063'26
SB 1068 updates the definitions within Michigan's Cemetery Regulation Act to clarify terms related to mortuary science and crematory ownership. The bill specifically redefines "cemetery" to explicitly include crematories and columbariums, while also refining descriptions for related concepts like "interment," "mausoleum," and "operator." These changes aim to ensure the law accurately covers various methods of handling human remains and the entities responsible for them. The legislation does not take effect until two other related bills, SB 1061 and SB 1063, are also passed by the legislature.
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in committee
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Introduction
Jun 2026
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Introduced Jun 23, 2026
Last action Jun 23, 2026
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Jun 23, 2026
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REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY AFFAIRS
upper
Jun 23, 2026
Introduced
INTRODUCED BY SENATOR SYLVIA SANTANA
upper
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
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Party
State
District
P
Sylvia Santana
DDemocratic
Co
Kevin Hertel
DDemocratic
Co
Michael Webber
RRepublican
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