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MO HB1769

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/20/2012

Primary Sponsor

Caleb Jones

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Origin

House of Representatives

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires funeral director applicants after August 27, 2015 to have graduated with a degree or certificate in mortuary science or funeral service from an institution accredited by the American Board of Funeral Service Education or a similar recognized accrediting body
  • Allows persons holding a funeral service license as of August 27, 2015 to continue holding, renewing, and reinstating their licenses under the previous requirements
  • Establishes a practicum student registration process for individuals enrolled in accredited funeral service programs to assist licensed embalmers and funeral directors under direct supervision
  • Requires embalming license applicants to complete an accredited funeral service education program and maintain apprenticeship registration for up to five years after program completion
  • Specifies that embalming apprentices must work full-time in a licensed funeral establishment and personally embalm at least 25 dead human bodies under direct supervision for a minimum of 12 consecutive months

Legislative Description

Changes the criteria for a person applying for a license as a funeral director after August 27, 2015

Last Action

Referred: Professional Registration and Licensing (H)

2/28/2012

Committee Referrals

Professional Registration And Licensing2/28/2012

Full Bill Text

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