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H2462Introduced in the House

To permit the scattering of unclaimed cremated remains at sea

Introduced

Introduced by Patrick Kearney, District 04-PLY

What does this bill do?

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Official description

For legislation to permit the scattering of unclaimed cremated remains at sea. Public Health.

Where it stands

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

April 8, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.

Bill history

  1. Referred to the Joint Committee on Public Health

  2. Senate concurred

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

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

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

  6. Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order

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

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