SB0157

Cemeteries and funerals: other; pet cemetery regulation act; create. Creates new act.

Chamber Passed·6/10/25

Michigan SB0157 establishes regulations for pet cemeteries, including requirements for dedicated land, endowed care funds, and record-keeping.

Michigan SB0157, known as the "Pet Cemetery Regulation Act," creates regulations for pet cemeteries in the state. It mandates that pet cemeteries must dedicate land for pet cemetery use and establish an endowed care fund for ongoing care and maintenance. The act outlines procedures for reclaiming land and disposing of pet remains if maintenance fees or endowed care fees are unpaid for 180 days. It also requires pet cemetery operators to keep detailed records of burial agreements, preneed arrangements, and endowed care deposits.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 19–18 · Jun 10, 2025
Current
Regulatory Reform Committee
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

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7
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

19 Yea

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18 Nay

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Calendar

Jun 25

9:00 AM

House Regulatory Reform

May 15, 2025

9:00 AM

Senate Regulatory Affairs

History

Jun 10, 2025

Senate

Passed Roll Call # 160 Yeas 19 Nays 18 Excused 0 Not Voting 0

Jun 10, 2025

House

Received On 06/10/2025

Jun 10, 2025

House

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