The proposed bill, General Assembly Proposed Bill No. 6586, aims to enhance accessibility to funeral payment plans by mandating that funeral homes offer such plans for funeral expenses. This legislative change is intended to alleviate the financial burden that families face during times of bereavement, ensuring that they have access to transparent and manageable payment options.
The bill introduces new legal language requiring funeral homes to provide these payment plans, thereby promoting financial relief for grieving families. There are no deletions from current law noted in the text of the bill, indicating a straightforward addition to existing regulations governing funeral services.