Reduction Facilities and Veterans Service Organizations - Hydrolyzed and Soil Remains - Immunity
Sponsor: LaToya Nkongolo (District 31)Committee: HealthSubject: Civil Actions and ProceduresStatus: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 692 (as of Sep 4, 2026)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Providing that a registered reduction operator is not civilly liable for transferring and a veterans service organization is not civilly liable for receiving unclaimed hydrolyzed or soil remains of a veteran or an eligible dependent of a veteran for the purposes of disposition if acting in good faith.
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Testimony (10)
MGA witness listFAV 10Favorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | DeMinco, Lynne | BCRW | Position only |
| FAV | Cross, Dr Cashenna A | Councilwoman At-Large, Glenarden | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Murphy, Morgan | MD Dept of Veterans Affairs | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Maryland, Veterans Caucus | MGA Veterans Caucus | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Lutzow, Davidlobbyist | Maryland Military Coalition | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Malloy Jr., Walter Nathan | Maryland State Funeral Directors Association, Inc. | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Delegate Nkongolo, Delegate Nkongololegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Lang, Alan | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Mauer, William | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Nkongolo, LaToya | Individual | Written (PDF) |