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AB 1935

Cemetery broker: application for license.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Natasha Johnson

California AB 1935 requires cemetery brokers to obtain state licenses, establishing professional standards and consumer protections for cemetery property and service transactions.

From printer. May be heard in committee March 16.
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Bill Summary · AB 1935

Legislative bill overview

AB 1935 establishes a licensing framework for cemetery brokers in California, requiring individuals who facilitate the sale, transfer, or arrangement of cemetery property or services to obtain state licensure. The bill creates application procedures, qualifications, and regulatory oversight for these brokers through the appropriate state licensing body.

Why is this important

Cemetery brokers operate in a sector involving significant consumer finances and vulnerable populations (grieving families making time-sensitive decisions). Licensing requirements aim to establish professional standards, protect consumers from fraud or exploitation, and create accountability mechanisms in an industry that currently lacks formalized state regulation.

Potential points of contention

  • Regulatory burden: Small brokers and family-run cemetery service providers may face compliance costs and administrative barriers to licensure
  • Scope definition: Disagreement over which cemetery-related activities require licensing versus which should remain unregulated (e.g., funeral homes already licensed separately)
  • Consumer protection vs. market access: Balancing stricter oversight against potential reduction in available cemetery services or increased costs passed to consumers

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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