Tom Delnicki
HB 5331 status: Enacted — SIGNED BY GOVERNOR (updated Jun 4, 2026).
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OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
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Bill summary
The bill updates air permitting requirements for crematoriums to manage pollution more effectively.
Crematory operators and the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection.
Facilities must adhere to new or updated air permit criteria to ensure air quality standards are met.
Operators may face increased costs related to compliance and reporting, though specific fees are not detailed.
The bill was signed by the Governor on June 4, 2026.
Improved air quality and clearer regulatory standards for the funeral industry.
Potential for increased compliance costs and the reliance on agency enforcement to ensure actual safety improvements.
The exact technical standards and emission thresholds are not specified in the abstract.
Modeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Positive outlook
Mixed / Neutral
Positive outlook
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Positive outlook
Positive outlook
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OpenStates
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Confidence
Low
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Economic impacts on small businesses may vary by facility equipment age.
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