HB1367 Summary

• Amends the Funeral Directors and Embalmers Licensing Code to modify Section 10-35 regarding license renewal, reinstatement, and restoration procedures.

• Requires licensed funeral directors and embalmers to complete at least 24 hours of continuing education during the 24 months preceding license expiration or reinstatement/restoration application.

• Establishes approved continuing education sponsors including colleges, universities, the Illinois Funeral Directors Association, National Funeral Directors Association, and Illinois schools of mortuary science.

• Exempts funeral directors and embalmers with at least 40 years of practice from continuing education requirements, and allows the Department to grant limited exemptions for those with advanced age, health conditions, or extreme circumstances.

• Takes effect upon becoming law.