Bill
HD 422
Overview: Bill Number: HD 422, Title: An Act relative to funeral directors, Status: Proposed bill, Introduced: November 29, 2025Purpose and Intent: The primary purpose of this bill
Overview: Bill Number: HD 422, Title: An Act relative to funeral directors, Status: Proposed bill, Introduced: November 29, 2025
Purpose and Intent: The primary purpose of this bill is to update and clarify the regulations governing the practice of funeral directing in the state. The legislation aims to ensure that funeral directors are properly trained, licensed, and held to high professional standards to protect the public.
Key Provisions:
- Requires all funeral directors to hold a valid license issued by the state's Board of Registration in Embalming and Funeral Directing
- Establishes minimum education and training requirements for funeral director licensure, including the completion of an accredited funeral service program and a supervised internship
- Grants the Board of Registration in Embalming and Funeral Directing the authority to investigate complaints, conduct disciplinary hearings, and impose sanctions on licensed funeral directors who engage in unprofessional conduct
Affected Parties and Impacts:
- Funeral directors and funeral home operators will be required to comply with the new licensing and regulatory requirements
- Consumers who utilize funeral services will benefit from increased oversight and professionalism in the industry
- The Board of Registration in Embalming and Funeral Directing will be responsible for implementing and enforcing the new regulations
Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
- The bill has been introduced in the state legislature and is currently under consideration
- If passed, the new licensing and regulatory requirements would go into effect 6 months after the bill's enactment
- The Board of Registration in Embalming and Funeral Directing would be responsible for developing and implementing the necessary rules and procedures to administer the new law
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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