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Colorado Lawmakers Pass Sweeping Bill To Overhaul Funeral Home Oversight

Authorities walk outside a closed funeral home where multiple bodies have been stored, Friday, Oct. 6, 2023, in Penrose, Colo. Colorado lawmakers passed a sweeping bill Monday, May 6, 2024, to

Colorado lawmakers have taken decisive action to address the state's lax oversight of funeral homes following a series of disturbing incidents that have shocked the community. These incidents include the sale of body parts, the distribution of fake ashes, and the discovery of 190 decaying bodies.

The cases have deeply affected numerous grieving families and prompted lawmakers to pass a comprehensive bill aimed at reforming the oversight of funeral homes. The bill has now been sent to Democratic Gov. Jared Polis for final approval.

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