An Act authorizing the town of Wayland Select Board to grant permission to use land for green burials
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| Date | Branch | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 7/29/2026 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling |
| 7/22/2026 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 07/22/2026 from 10:00 AM-10:25 AM in A-1 — Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 7/22/2026 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 07/22/2026 from 10:00 AM-10:25 PM in A-1 — Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 7/10/2026 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 07/22/2026 from 10:00 AM-12:00 PM in A-1 |
| 6/11/2026 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 6/8/2026 | House | Referred to the committee on Municipalities and Regional Government |
No additional cosponsors.
| Committee | Recommendation | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| J10 | Favorable | 1 entries |
Notwithstanding section 34 of Chapter 114 of the General Laws, except in the case of erection or use of a tomb on private land for the exclusive use of the family of the owner, no land, other than already so used or appropriated, shall be used for green burials unless granted permission by the Select Board, but no such permission shall be given until the location of the lands intended for such use has been approved by the Board of Health of the Town of Wayland, following a public hearing.
Notwithstanding section 34 of Chapter 114 of the General Laws, except in the case of erection or use of a tomb on private land for the exclusive use of the family of the owner, no land, other than already so used or appropriated, shall be used for green burials unless granted permission by the Select Board, but no such permission shall be given until the location of the lands intended for such use has been approved by the Board of Health of the Town of Wayland, following a public hearing.