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NY S09233
Bill
Status
2/18/2026
Primary Sponsor
Jessica Scarcella-Spanton
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AI Summary
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Requires the Bureau of Funeral Directing to investigate claims against any person, firm, or corporation regarding money paid for funeral merchandise or service agreements before the Attorney General can commence legal proceedings
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Mandates the Bureau consult with the local district attorney during investigations
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Sets a 90-day investigation period, after which all records and copies of agreements related to alleged violations must be transferred to the Attorney General
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Grants the Bureau of Funeral Directing authority to investigate and levy fines and sanctions on unlicensed individuals or unregistered entities falsely representing themselves as licensed funeral directors or registered funeral firms
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Takes effect immediately upon passage
Legislative Description
Authorizes the bureau of funeral directing, under the direction of the commissioner of health to investigate claims brought against any person, firm or corporation relating to moneys paid in connection with agreements for funeral merchandise or services; provides that the bureau of funeral directing has the legal authority to investigate and, after due process, levy fines and sanctions on any unlicensed individuals and/or unregistered entities that are falsely acting as or representing themselves to be licensed and/or registered funeral directors and/or funeral firms in violation of the public health law.
Last Action
REFERRED TO CONSUMER PROTECTION
2/18/2026