TX
Texas House Bill HB2286

Texas 2011 - 82nd Regular

Texas House Bill HB2286

Filed
 
Introduced
3/4/11  
Out of House Committee
4/19/11  
Voted on by House
4/27/11  
Refer
3/10/11  
Out of Senate Committee
5/13/11  
Report Pass
4/18/11  
Voted on by Senate
5/19/11  
Engrossed
4/27/11  
Governor Action
6/17/11  
Refer
5/3/11  
Bill Becomes Law
 
Report Pass
5/13/11  
Enrolled
5/23/11  
Enrolled
5/23/11  
Passed
6/17/11  

Caption

Relating to the duties of a funeral director or an agent at the interment or entombment of a human body.

Impact

The bill's implementation is poised to reinforce the importance of professional oversight in funeral directing. By requiring funeral directors to be present during interment or entombment, HB2286 is likely to improve accountability and ensure that families receive appropriate support during the burial process. This measure may also standardize practices across the state, thereby improving the overall quality of funeral services offered to Texas residents.

Summary

House Bill 2286 establishes new responsibilities for funeral directors and their agents during the interment or entombment of human bodies. The bill mandates that a funeral director or an agent must be present when the casket is placed into a grave, crypt, or burial vault, ensuring that proper oversight is maintained during these critical moments. The intention behind this legislation is to enhance the standards and practices within the funeral service industry in Texas by formalizing the role of funeral directors at these significant occasions.

Contention

While the legislation is designed to bolster industry standards, it may also raise concerns among some funeral service providers who might view the requirement as an additional burden. There might be apprehensions regarding the logistical challenges of ensuring a director's presence at all interments or entombments, particularly in cases of remote locations or familial requests for simplicity. Nonetheless, supporters argue that these regulations serve the best interests of the deceased and their families by preserving dignity and respect during interment rituals.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

TX HB2807

Relating to the regulation of a transportation protection agreement as a prepaid funeral benefit.

TX SB2040

Relating to the continuation and transfer of the regulation of willed body programs to the Texas Funeral Service Commission, the regulation of willed body programs, non-transplant anatomical donation organizations, and anatomical facilities, and the creation of the State Anatomical Advisory Committee; requiring registration; authorizing fees; authorizing an administrative penalty.

TX HB1510

Relating to the continuation and transfer of the regulation of willed body programs to the Texas Funeral Service Commission, the regulation of willed body programs, non-transplant anatomical donation organizations, and anatomical facilities, and the creation of the State Anatomical Advisory Committee; requiring registration; authorizing fees; authorizing an administrative penalty.

TX SB2517

Relating to the regulation of human body acquisition services and authorized recipients.

TX HB5409

Relating to the board of directors and duties of the Gulf Coast Protection District.

TX HB587

Relating to the incineration of a United States flag or Texas state flag through the cremation process at the request of any person.

TX HB3161

Relating to the duties of a justice of the peace, medical examiner, or other investigator regarding the bodies of unidentified deceased persons and to the control by certain persons of the disposition of a deceased person's remains.

TX HB1554

Relating to disclosure of a beneficiary to a funeral director under a life insurance policy.

TX HB326

Relating to a health facility's removal of medical equipment from a deceased individual's body before transfer to a funeral director; authorizing an administrative penalty.

TX HB5411

Relating to the board of directors and powers and duties of the Twinwood Municipal Utility District No. 1; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.