GeorgiaFuneral Directors; organic human reduction as a means of disposing of deceased human bodies; provide
What it does
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 18 of Title 43 of the O.C.G.A., relating to funeral directors and establishments, embalmers, and crematories, so as to provide for the organic human reduction as a means of disposing of deceased human bodies; to amend Titles 10, 31, and 36 of the O.C.G.A., relating to commerce and trade, health, and local government, respectively, so as to require a disposition permit for the organic human reduction of a dead human body or fetus; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
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No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2025
- Jul 1Effective DateLatest
- May 9Act 82Major
- May 9Senate Date Signed by Governor Brian KempBecame Law
- Apr 7Senate Sent to GovernorTo Governor
- Mar 31House Passed/AdoptedPassed House
- Vote recorded House Vote #372 - 2025-2026 Regular Session. Result: pass.Lower
- Mar 31House Third ReadersMinor
- Mar 20House Committee Favorably ReportedMinor
- Mar 10House Second ReadersMinor
- Mar 6House First ReadersMinor
- Mar 4Senate Passed/AdoptedPassed Senate
- Vote recorded Senate Vote #150 - 2025-2026 Regular Session. Result: pass.Upper
- Mar 4Senate Third ReadMinor
- Mar 3Senate Read Second TimeMinor
- Feb 28Senate Committee Favorably ReportedMinor
- Feb 24Senate Read and ReferredMinor
- Feb 21Senate HopperIntroduced