Environment
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- No direct environmental impact identified
Risks
- No direct environmental impact identified
StateMissouriIntroduced
HB 1696: Modifies provisions relating to the right of sepulcher
Mazzie Christensen
HB 1696 status: Introduced — Delivered to Secretary of State (G) (updated Jul 13, 2026).
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OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
Bill metadata only
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Overall Score
50OUT OF 100
Score:50/100 civic fit
Risk:Moderate Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 40/100
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Constitutionality50%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion50%
Bill summary
The bill impacts legal decision-making rights for funerary arrangements, specifically involving minors and individuals impacted by legal guardianship or sexual offense statutes.
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Impact analysis
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Economy
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- No material economic impact identified
Risks
- No material economic impact identified
Society
Positive outlook
60%
Benefits
- Potentially clarifies legal rights in sensitive family law disputes
- Addresses procedural clarity regarding funeral and burial rights
Risks
- Could complicate existing guardianship or family hierarchy rules
- Requires careful navigation of existing interpersonal legal conflicts
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OpenStates
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Confidence
Low
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