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MA H 2462

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An Act to permit the scattering of unclaimed cremated remains at sea

Massachusetts · 2025-2026 Regular Session (194th General Court) · lower

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Did MA H 2462 pass?

Not yet. MA H 2462 is in committee and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2026-04-08): Accompanied a study order, see H5330 (under House Rule 27)

What is MA H 2462 about?

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.

Who sponsors MA H 2462?

Patrick Joseph Kearney is the primary sponsor of MA H 2462.

Description

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.

Introduced
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Latest action
2026-04-08 — Accompanied a study order, see H5330 (under House Rule 27)
Bill type
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Sponsors

  • Patrick Joseph Kearneyprimary

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Action timeline

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  1. 2026-04-08

    Accompanied a study order, see H5330 (under House Rule 27)

  2. 2025-09-29

    Hearing rescheduled to 09/29/2025 from 09:00 AM-11:30 AM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time

  3. 2025-09-29

    Hearing rescheduled to 09/29/2025 from 09:00 AM-11:30 PM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time

  4. 2025-09-19

    Hearing scheduled for 09/29/2025 from 09:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-2

  5. 2025-02-27

    Senate concurred

  6. 2025-02-27

    Referred to the committee on Public Health

    referral-committee

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Official source

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H2462

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