HB582

Regards embalmers, funeral directors, and crematories

Chamber Passed·6/3/26

Ohio HB582 amends cremation authorization laws, detailing requirements for cremation authorization forms and clarifying immunity for crematory.

Ohio HB582 revises the state's cremation authorization laws, specifying the information and statements that must be included in a cremation authorization form. The bill outlines the circumstances under which crematory operators, crematory facilities, funeral directors, and funeral homes are not liable in damages for refusing to accept a body or perform a cremation. It also clarifies that a cremation authorization form does not constitute a contract for conducting the cremation or for the final disposition of cremated remains.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 11–0 · Jun 3
Current
Government Oversight and Reform Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

91 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Mar 24

4:15 PM

House General Government Young, 2nd Hearing, Proponent Testimony

Feb 17

4:15 PM

House General Government Young, 1st Hearing, Sponsor Testimony

History

Jun 10

Senate

Referred to committee: Government Oversight and Reform

Jun 4

Senate

Introduced

Jun 3

House

Reported: General Government