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TN HB0860

Bill

Status

Passed

4/28/2025

Primary Sponsor

Rebecca Alexander

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Origin

House of Representatives

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires funeral director license applicants to complete 2 years of apprenticeship under the direction and supervision of a licensed funeral director

  • Allows an associate degree from an American Board of Funeral Service Education accredited college to substitute for 1 year of the required apprenticeship

  • Completion of an approved program of study evidenced by official transcript may also substitute for 1 year of apprenticeship

  • Amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 62-5-305(b), subdivision (7)

  • Takes effect July 1, 2025

Legislative Description

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 62, Chapter 5, relative to funeral directors and embalmers.

Funeral Directors and Embalmers

Last Action

Effective date(s) 07/01/2025

4/28/2025

Committee Referrals

Calendar and Rules3/19/2025
Commerce3/12/2025
Business and Utilities Subcommittee3/5/2025
Commerce2/6/2025

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