Massachusetts bills · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)
Massachusetts H 2462
An Act to permit the scattering of unclaimed cremated remains at sea
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Patrick Joseph Kearney (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Massachusetts legislature· summary
By Representative Kearney of Scituate, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2462) of Patrick Joseph Kearney for legislation to permit the scattering of unclaimed cremated remains at sea. Public Health.
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Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Apr 8, 2026 · House
Accompanied a study order, see H5330 (under House Rule 27) - Sep 29, 2025 · Legislature
Hearing rescheduled to 09/29/2025 from 09:00 AM-11:30 AM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time - Sep 29, 2025 · Legislature
Hearing rescheduled to 09/29/2025 from 09:00 AM-11:30 PM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time - Sep 19, 2025 · Legislature
Hearing scheduled for 09/29/2025 from 09:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-2 - Feb 27, 2025 · Senate
Senate concurred - Feb 27, 2025 · House
Referred to the committee on Public Health