Funeral services; adds to definition of next of kin. (SB1359)
Introduced By
Sen. Janet Howell (D-Reston) with support from co-patron Sen. George Barker (D-Alexandria)
Progress
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Introduced |
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Passed Committee |
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Passed House |
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Passed Senate |
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Signed by Governor |
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Became Law |
Description
Funeral services; next of kin. Adds any person recognized as the legal spouse of the decedent under the laws of another state to the definition of next of kin for the purposes of making decisions regarding funeral arrangements for the decedent. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 01/18/2013 | Presented and ordered printed 13104166D |
| 01/18/2013 | Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology |
| 02/04/2013 | Stricken at request of Patron in General Laws and Technology (13-Y 0-N) (see vote tally) |
Comments
Virginia ACLU supports this legislation that would assure that the surviving spouses of any marriage recognized in the jurisdiction where their spouse died would have the right to decide about funeral arrangements for their loved one.