Preneed Funeral Contract Recovery Fund; created. (HB1299)

Introduced By

Sen. Kenneth Alexander (D-Norfolk)

Progress

Introduced
Passed Committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
Signed by Governor
Became Law

Description

Preneed funeral contract recovery fund. Establishes a recovery fund from which persons with an unsatisfied final judgment against the seller of a preneed funeral contract for damages resulting from the seller's malfeasance, misfeasance, default, failure, or insolvency in connection with the sale of a preneed funeral contract, or the seller's performance of the duties imposed on the seller by law with respect to the contract, may recover the amount of the court's judgment. The recovery fund is financed with a fee of $2 on every preneed funeral contract sold and an initial assessment of $100 on every licensed practitioner of funeral service. Read the Bill »

Status

01/24/2006: Failed to Pass in Committee

History

DateAction
01/11/2006Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/06 062607208
01/11/2006Referred to Committee on Health, Welfare and Institutions
01/24/2006Continued to 2007 in Health, Welfare and Institutions