2017 Senate Bill 39 / Public Act 20

Revise funeral order of priority detail

Introduced in the Senate

Jan. 18, 2017

Introduced by Sen. Rick Jones (R-24)

To clarify details of the exclusion of an absent or neglectful spouse in a law establishing the order of priority in which family members are entitled to make funeral and burial arrangements for a deceased relative.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Jan. 25, 2017

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Feb. 14, 2017

Passed in the Senate 36 to 1 (details)

Received in the House

Feb. 14, 2017

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Feb. 28, 2017

Reported without amendment

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

March 9, 2017

Passed in the House 108 to 0 (details)

To clarify details of the exclusion of an absent or neglectful spouse in a law establishing the order of priority in which family members are entitled to make funeral and burial arrangements for a deceased relative.

Received in the Senate

March 14, 2017

Passed in the Senate 36 to 1 (details)

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

March 30, 2017