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HB 6586

AN ACT CONCERNING FUNERAL PAYMENT PLAN ACCESSIBILITY.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Travis Simms

Overview: HB 6586, AN ACT CONCERNING FUNERAL PAYMENT PLAN ACCESSIBILITY, was introduced on January 24, 2025 and referred to the Joint Committee on Public Health.Purpose and Intent:

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Bill Summary · HB 6586

Overview: HB 6586, AN ACT CONCERNING FUNERAL PAYMENT PLAN ACCESSIBILITY, was introduced on January 24, 2025 and referred to the Joint Committee on Public Health.

Purpose and Intent: The bill aims to improve accessibility and transparency of funeral payment plans by requiring funeral homes to offer and disclose information about such plans.

Key Provisions:
- Requires funeral homes to offer payment plans for funeral services and disclose the terms of those plans
- Mandates that funeral homes provide clear and prominent information about payment plan options

Affected Parties and Impacts: This bill would benefit consumers by making funeral payment plans more accessible and transparent. It could help alleviate financial burdens associated with funeral expenses. Funeral homes would be required to adapt their practices to comply with the new requirements.

Procedural and Timeline Considerations: The bill has been referred to the Joint Committee on Public Health for further consideration. If approved by the committee, it would then proceed through the normal legislative process.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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