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RI S2850

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/4/2026

Primary Sponsor

Melissa Murray

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Reduces mandatory inspection frequency for funeral establishments, branch offices, and crematories from twice per year to once per year

  • Eliminates the Rhode Island practical examination requirement for out-of-state funeral directors/embalmers seeking licensure by endorsement

  • Maintains requirements that out-of-state applicants must be licensed in good standing, graduate from mortuary college, and pass the National Board written examination

  • Exempts from National Board Examination requirements anyone licensed in another state prior to 1985

  • Takes effect immediately upon passage

Legislative Description

Reduces funeral home inspections from twice a year to once a year and removes the practical exam requirement for out-of-state funeral directors and embalmers.

Businesses And Professions

Last Action

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

3/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Health and Human Services3/4/2026

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