Pet Cremation and Burial Services - Requirements (Pet Cremation and Burial Services Consumer Protection Act)

Legislative status

1. Introduced
2. In Committee
3. Reported by Committee
4. Floor Vote Scheduled
5. Passed One Chamber
6. Passed Both Chambers
7. Sent to Executive
8. Signed into Law

Summary

The law requires cemeteries, crematories and permit‑holders that offer pet cremation or burial to provide clear written descriptions of their services, post the information publicly, keep detailed records, and issue certificates when remains are returned. Violations are misdemeanors with fines up to $15,000 and up to three years in prison. It takes effect on October 1, 2026.

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Hearings

• Finance — Bill Hearing
  Finance · Mar 24, 2026
• Senate Finance Committee
  Senate Finance Committee · Mar 24, 2026
• Health — Bill Hearing
  Health · Feb 18, 2026

History

1. May 12, 2026Approved by the Governor - Chapter 547
2. Apr 13, 2026Third Reading Passed
3. Apr 13, 2026Passed Enrolled
4. Apr 13, 2026House Concurs Senate Amendments
5. Apr 10, 2026Second Reading Passed with Amendments
6. Apr 10, 2026Favorable with Amendments Report by Finance
7. Apr 10, 2026Favorable with Amendments {
8. Mar 18, 2026Hearing 3/24 at 1:00 p.m.
9. Mar 5, 2026Referred Finance
10. Mar 4, 2026Third Reading Passed
11. Mar 3, 2026Second Reading Passed with Amendments
12. Mar 3, 2026Favorable with Amendments Report by Health

The 12 most recent of 19 recorded actions.

Sponsors

• Allen · sponsor
• Alston
• Bagnall
• Behler
• Bhandari
• Cardin
• Chang
• Cullison
• D. Jones
• Ebersole
• Embry
• Fair
• Forbes
• Guyton
• Guzzone
• Hill
• Hutchinson
• Kaufman
• Kipke
• Lopez
• Martinez
• Reilly
• Rosenberg
• Ross
• Ruth

And 4 more cosponsors.

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