Bill
HB 5110
Overview: HB 5110, AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- FUNERAL DIRECTOR/EMBALMER AND FUNERAL SERVICE ESTABLISHMENTS, was introduced on March 13, 2025 and has been refe
Overview: HB 5110, AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- FUNERAL DIRECTOR/EMBALMER AND FUNERAL SERVICE ESTABLISHMENTS, was introduced on March 13, 2025 and has been referred to the Senate Health and Human Services Committee.
Purpose and Intent: The bill aims to update regulations governing funeral directors, embalmers, and funeral service establishments to ensure high standards of professionalism and consumer protection.
Key Provisions:
- Requires funeral directors and embalmers to complete additional training and continuing education
- Mandates the installation of security cameras in all funeral service establishments
- Establishes new requirements for the storage and handling of human remains
- Empowers the state licensing board to levy higher fines for violations of funeral industry regulations
Affected Parties and Impacts: The bill would impact funeral directors, embalmers, and funeral service establishments by imposing new training, security, and operational requirements. Consumers would benefit from increased professionalism and accountability in the funeral industry.
Procedural and Timeline Considerations: The bill has been referred to the Senate Health and Human Services Committee for further consideration. If it passes the committee, it would need to be approved by both legislative chambers and signed by the governor to become law.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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