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WV HB4483
Bill
Status
Enrolled
3/14/2026
Primary Sponsor
Michael Amos
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AI Summary
- Reduces funeral director apprenticeship requirement from two years to one year, with documentation in a board-approved competency log
- Allows continuing education requirements to be satisfied through passing a jurisprudence examination and completing board-selected targeted modules instead of fixed hour requirements
- Recognizes mentoring of apprentices, OSHA compliance training, quality-assurance drills, and SOP authorship as eligible continuing education activities
- Establishes provisional licensee in charge authority for up to 90 days when an LIC position becomes vacant or during a change of control
- Clarifies that licensees in charge only need embalmer, crematory operator, or pre-need licenses if the establishment actually performs those specific services on-site
Legislative Description
Relating to funeral service licensure and administration
Boards and Commissions
Last Action
Completed legislative action
3/14/2026
Committee Referrals
Government Organization2/27/2026
Government Administration1/16/2026
Government Organization1/16/2026
Full Bill Text
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