2008 House Bill 6035

Impose new regulations on cemetery owners

Introduced in the House

May 1, 2008

Introduced by Rep. Ted Hammon (D-50)

To impose new regulations on cemetery owners that would closely regulate the use of perpetual care trust funds by cemetery owners, require background checks of new owners, grant additional investigatory powers to the state, establish new crimes in statute and increase penalties for violations, revise the duties and responsibilities of cemetery receivers and conservators, and more. The bill is part of a package comprised of House Bills 6033 to 6042, which were introduced following a high-profile case in which an individual reportedly embezzled millions of dollars from scores of cemeteries around the nation, including many in Michigan.

Referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform

Dec. 2, 2008

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Dec. 3, 2008

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance of the bill as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 106 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

Dec. 4, 2008

Referred to the Committee on Economic Development and Regulatory Reform