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OK HB2286

Bill

Status

Passed

5/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Kyle Hilbert

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Oklahoma Funeral Board sunset date extended from July 1, 2024 to July 1, 2029

  • Creates new "assistant funeral director" license for individuals who assist licensed funeral directors with conducting funeral services, making arrangements, and performing interments

  • Assistant funeral director applicants must be at least 18 years old, have 60 semester hours from an accredited college/university, pass the Oklahoma State Law Examination, and work under supervision of a licensed funeral director in charge (limited to one assistant per director)

  • Establishes license fee of $150 for assistant funeral director license or renewal, with other funeral industry fees ranging from $75 to $250 depending on license type

  • Effective date of July 1, 2025, with emergency clause for immediate effect upon passage

Legislative Description

Professions and occupations; Oklahoma Funeral Board appointment; creating assistant funeral director license; establishing requirements; creating procedures; establishing certain fees; effective date; emergency.

Last Action

Becomes law without Governor's signature 05/25/2025

5/27/2025

Committee Referrals

Business and Insurance4/1/2025
Business2/4/2025
Commerce and Economic Development Oversight2/4/2025

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