Relating to authorizing the Board of Funeral Service Examiners to promulgate a legislative rule relating to funeral director, embalmer, apprentice, courtesy card holders, and funeral establishment requirements

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Doug Smith

House Bill 2303 empowers West Virginia's Funeral Service Examiners to update regulations for funeral directors, embalmers, and related professionals, enhancing industry standards.

To House Government Organization

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Bill Information

Bill Number: HB 2303

Title: Relating to authorizing the Board of Funeral Service Examiners to promulgate a legislative rule relating to funeral director, embalmer, apprentice, courtesy card holders, and funeral establishment requirements

Status: To House Government Organization

Introduced: February 12, 2025

Classification: Bill

Subject: Legislature--Rule Making

Purpose and Intent

House Bill 2303 aims to authorize the Board of Funeral Service Examiners in West Virginia to create and implement a legislative rule that governs the requirements for funeral directors, embalmers, apprentices, courtesy card holders, and funeral establishments. This bill seeks to ensure that the regulations surrounding these professions and entities are up-to-date and effectively address current practices and standards in the funeral service industry.

Key Provisions

The bill specifically authorizes the Board of Funeral Service Examiners to promulgate a legislative rule concerning:

Funeral Directors
Embalmers
Apprentices
Courtesy Card Holders
Funeral Establishments

The legislative rule referenced in the bill was initially filed in the State Register on August 29, 2024, and was modified to address concerns from the Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee before being refiled on November 22, 2024.

Impact

Who is Affected:

The bill primarily impacts professionals in the funeral service industry, including funeral directors and embalmers, as well as apprentices and establishments that provide funeral services.
It also affects courtesy card holders, who may be individuals authorized to practice in the state under specific conditions.

Potential Outcomes:

By updating the legislative rules, the bill aims to enhance the regulatory framework governing funeral services, which may lead to improved standards of practice and consumer protection in the industry.

Procedural Aspects

The bill was introduced and filed for consideration on February 12, 2025, and has been referred to the House Committee on Government Organization for further discussion and review.

This summary provides an overview of House Bill 2303, highlighting its purpose, key provisions, and the potential impact on the funeral service industry in West Virginia.

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