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MS HB1425

Bill

Status

Failed

2/5/2013

Primary Sponsor

Sonya Williams-Barnes

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Mississippi Code Section 73-11-51 to authorize out-of-state funeral service and funeral directing licensees to practice in Mississippi to the same extent that Mississippi licensees are permitted to practice in those states.

  • Out-of-state licensed funeral service practitioners may remove deceased persons, embalm bodies, and conduct funeral or burial services in Mississippi under reciprocal agreements.

  • Out-of-state licensed funeral directors may conduct funeral or burial services in Mississippi under the same reciprocal terms.

  • Authorizes the state board to enter into written agreements with other states detailing the manner and extent of practice permitted for Mississippi-licensed funeral professionals in those states.

  • Effective July 1, 2013.

Legislative Description

Funeral service/directing; out-of-state licensees may practice in MS to same extent as MS licensees in their states.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/5/2013

Committee Referrals

Public Health and Human Services1/21/2013

Full Bill Text

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