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NY A07630
Bill
Status
4/1/2025
Primary Sponsor
Jeffrey Dinowitz
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AI Summary
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Requires funeral director applicants to complete a 100-hour discernment period with licensed funeral firms before their third semester of study
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Establishes a formal "preceptor" role for supervising registered residents, requiring the preceptor to have at least 5 years of practice, no disciplinary actions in the past 5 years, and completion of a preceptor training course
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Mandates registered residents complete a one-year residency including embalming at least 12 human remains and directing or assisting with at least 25 funerals under direct preceptor supervision
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Specifies detailed training requirements during residency covering FTC Funeral Rule, OSHA, ADA compliance, transfers, embalmings, viewings, cremation procedures, funeral arrangements, and services
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Limits funeral firms to a maximum of two registered residents, with one resident per 100 embalmings or funerals conducted annually, and requires quarterly reporting to the Department of Health
Legislative Description
Relates to the requirements for licensure of funeral directors; specifies requirements for a residency period under the direct supervision of a preceptor; sets requirements to act as a preceptor.
Last Action
referred to health
1/7/2026