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SB 581 In Committee

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

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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.

Chamber
Senate
Introduced
Feb 25, 2026
Last action
Feb 26, 2026 — Senate Read and Referred
Session
2025_26
Momentum
33 · Low