GA
Georgia House Bill HB911

Georgia 2023-2024 Regular Session

Georgia House Bill HB911

Introduced
1/10/24  

Caption

Cemetery and funeral services; additional time under certain circumstances for purchasers of burial lots; provide

Impact

The proposed changes in HB 911 would amend existing laws related to cemetery and funeral service regulations in the state. By allowing for an extension of time for purchasers of burial lots, the bill seeks to reduce the immediate pressure on families during a challenging period, thereby offering them a more manageable approach to handling the logistics associated with burial arrangements. This is especially pertinent considering the rising costs associated with funerals and burial services, which can place significant financial burdens on families.

Summary

House Bill 911 addresses the purchase and management of burial lots by allowing purchasers additional time under certain circumstances. The bill is aimed at providing more flexibility for individuals and families in managing funeral arrangements and purchasing burial rights, recognizing the emotional and financial pressures that can accompany such responsibilities. The main objective of this legislation is to ensure that the process surrounding burial lot purchases is not only streamlined but also accommodating to the needs of the purchasers, reflecting the sensitivity surrounding death and memorialization.

Contention

Although there appears to be a general understanding of the need for reforms in how burial lots are handled, there may be points of contention regarding the implementation details of HB 911. Discussions around the bill could focus on the extent of the time extension provided, the circumstances under which it would apply, and how these changes might impact cemetery operations or the rights of existing lot owners. Stakeholders might express varying opinions about whether additional protections or regulations are necessary to accompany the bill to ensure fair treatment for all involved, especially as it relates to cemetery management practices.

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Previously Filed As

GA HB486

Burial Purchaser Protection Act; enact

GA HB47

Funeral Service Board, licensing and regulation of cemetery authorities and cemeteries, Alabama Preneed Funeral and Cemetery Act, established, adding, amending and renumbering numerous sections, Secs. 27-17A-2, 27-17A-17, 27-17A-45, 27-17A-57 repealed; Secs. 34-13-1, 34-13-2, 34-13-4, 34-13-7, 34-13-9, 34-13-11, 34-13-12, 34-13-20, 34-13-22, 34-13-23, 34-13-26, 34-13-27, 34-13-52, 34-13-53, 34-13-54, 34-13-55, 34-13-56, 34-13-56.1, 34-13-111, 34-13-113 am'd.

GA HB338

Funeral Service Board, licensing and regulation of cemetery authorities and cemeteries, Secs. 34-13-300 to 34-13-317, inclusive, added; Secs. 27-17A-46, 27-17A-47, 27-17A-48 repealed; Secs. 34-13-20, 34-13-111 am'd.

GA SB391

Health, Local Government, and Property; regulations and protections of cemeteries and burial grounds; provide

GA SB146

Health, Local Government, and Property; regulations and protections of cemeteries and burial grounds; provide

GA HB1468

Relating to the regulation of funeral services, funeral homes, cemeteries, and crematories; providing penalties.

GA SB1046

Cemeteries and funerals: other; pet cemetery regulation act; create. Creates new act.

GA SB0157

Cemeteries and funerals: other; pet cemetery regulation act; create. Creates new act.

GA SB131

Relating to the Alabama Board of Funeral Service; to amend Section 34-13-1, as amended by Act 2022-339, 2022 Regular Session, Sections 34-13-20, 34-13-21, and 34-13-22, Sections 34-13-23 and 34-13-27, as amended by Act 2022-339, 2022 Regular Session, Code of Alabama 1975, to rename the Alabama Board of Funeral Service as the Alabama Board of Funeral Services and to provide further for definitions and the membership of the board; to add Article 5 to Chapter 13, Title 34, Code of Alabama 1975, by amending and renumbering Sections 27-17A-1, 27-17A-3, 27-17A-4, 27-17A-10 to 27-17A-25, inclusive, 27-17A-30 to 27-17A-34, inclusive, and 27-17A-40 to 27-17A-57, inclusive, as Sections 34-13-170 to 34-13-172, inclusive, 34-13-190 to 34-13-206, inclusive, 34-13-230 to 34-13-234, inclusive, and 34-13-260 to 34-13-277, inclusive, Code of Alabama 1975; to establish the Alabama Preneed Funeral and Cemetery Act of 2023; to transfer the existing Preneed Funeral and Cemetery Act, and the regulation of preneed contracts, from the Commissioner and Department of Insurance to the Alabama Board of Funeral Service; to authorize the Department of Insurance to temporarily transfer certain funds to the board to defray costs associated with the administration and operation of the Alabama Preneed Funeral and Cemetery Act of 2023; and in connection therewith would have as its purpose or effect the requirement of a new or increased expenditure of local funds within the meaning of Section 111.05 of the Constitution of Alabama of 2022.

GA HB212

Relating to the Alabama Board of Funeral Service; to amend Section 34-13-1, as amended by Act 2022-339, 2022 Regular Session, Sections 34-13-20, 34-13-21, and 34-13-22, Sections 34-13-23 and 34-13-27, as amended by Act 2022-339, 2022 Regular Session, Code of Alabama 1975, to rename the Alabama Board of Funeral Service as the Alabama Board of Funeral Services and to provide further for definitions and the membership of the board; to add Article 5 to Chapter 13, Title 34, Code of Alabama 1975, by amending and renumbering Sections 27-17A-1, 27-17A-3, 27-17A-4, 27-17A-10 to 27-17A-25, inclusive, 27-17A-30 to 27-17A-34, inclusive, and 27-17A-40 to 27-17A-57, inclusive, as Sections 34-13-170 to 34-13-172, inclusive, 34-13-190 to 34-13-206, inclusive, 34-13-230 to 34-13-234, inclusive, and 34-13-260 to 34-13-277, inclusive, Code of Alabama 1975; to establish the Alabama Preneed Funeral and Cemetery Act of 2023; to transfer the existing Preneed Funeral and Cemetery Act, and the regulation of preneed contracts, from the Commissioner and Department of Insurance to the Alabama Board of Funeral Service; to authorize the Department of Insurance to temporarily transfer certain funds to the board to defray costs associated with the administration and operation of the Alabama Preneed Funeral and Cemetery Act of 2023; and in connection therewith would have as its purpose or effect the requirement of a new or increased expenditure of local funds within the meaning of Section 111.05 of the Constitution of Alabama of 2022.

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