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SC S0583
Bill
Status
Engrossed
4/30/2025
Primary Sponsor
Thomas Davis
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AI Summary
- Requires funeral service licensees to complete 4 hours of continuing education annually, including 1 hour of ethics training
- Mandates 2 of the 4 required hours involve "physical attendance" (being physically present in person at a designated location), with the remaining 2 hours available through correspondence or other non-in-person formats
- Defines "physical attendance" as in-person presence at a physical location, explicitly excluding virtual, remote, or correspondence instruction
- Exempts licensees who have been licensed for 30+ years, are 60+ years old, and are not a manager of record at a funeral home or mortuary
- Waives physical attendance requirements during declared pandemics or natural disasters, permitting virtual or remote instruction during such events
- Takes effect July 1, 2026
Legislative Description
Board of Funeral Services continuing education requirements
Last Action
Read third time and returned to Senate with amendments
3/3/2026
Committee Referrals
Labor, Commerce and Industry5/1/2025
Labor, Commerce and Industry4/16/2025
Full Bill Text
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