Bill Text: VA SB831 | 2018 | Regular Session | Chaptered

Virginia Senate Bill 831 (Prior Session Legislation)

Bill Title: Funeral services; acceptance of third-party-provided caskets.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2018-03-19 - Governor: Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0378) [SB831 Detail]

Download: Virginia-2018-SB831-Chaptered.html

CHAPTER 378 An Act to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 54.1-2808.3, relating to funeral services; acceptance of third-party-provided caskets. [S 831] Approved March 19, 2018

Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:

1. That the Code of Virginia is amended by adding a section numbered 54.1-2808.3 as follows:

§54.1-2808.3. Acceptance of third-party-provided caskets.

When arrangements for funeral services have been made with a licensed funeral service establishment, funeral service licensees shall accept caskets provided by third parties in accordance with 16 C.F.R. Part 453, Funeral Industry Practices, Federal Trade Commission.