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FL S0598
Bill
Status
Engrossed
3/4/2026
Primary Sponsor
Appropriations Committee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government
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AI Summary
- Prohibits funeral and cemetery licensees from entering exclusive provider contracts with medical, palliative, or end-of-life care facilities
- Modifies cemetery land contiguity requirements to allow parcels divided by public roads to qualify as contiguous if in close geographic proximity, while maintaining the 30-acre minimum
- Reduces the waiting period for disposal of unclaimed cremated remains from 120 days to 90 days after cremation
- Streamlines licensure by endorsement for embalmers, funeral directors, and combination licenses by eliminating certain educational and testing requirements beyond state law examinations
- Allows licensees to dispose of human remains after 90 days if the legally authorized person fails to direct disposition, and permits preneed contract cancellation notices via email without requiring return receipt
Legislative Description
Funeral, Cemetery, and Consumer Services
Last Action
CS passed; YEAS 104, NAYS 0
3/12/2026
Committee Referrals
Fiscal Policy2/26/2026
Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government2/12/2026
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