SB 581

Georgia Senate bill in Session 1033.

Status: in_committee. Latest action: February 26, 2026.

Vital Records; cremation permits that are distinct from disposition permits; provide.

Bill ID GA-1033-SB-581
Session 1033
Status in_committee
Committee Health and Human Services
Senate in_committee 2026-02-26
Summary

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 10 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to vital records, so as to provide for cremation permits that are distinct from disposition permits; to provide for permits for cremations and organic reductions; to provide certain requirements for the issuance of cremation and organic reduction permits; to provide for exceptions; to amend Code Section 53-2-27 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to DNA testing for kinship, procedure, and cost, so as to provide for a conforming change; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Sponsor
Williams, Rick
Official Source Back to Bills
Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-02-25 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-02-26 Status in_committee
2026-02-26 Latest Action Senate Read and Referred
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