HB698Introduced in the House of Delegates
State Board of Morticians and Funeral Directors – Board Operations and Regulation of Crematories and Reduction Facilities
Introduced by Harry Bhandari, District 8
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Transferring the authority to regulate certain crematories and reduction facilities from the Office of Cemetery Oversight to the State Board of Morticians and Funeral Directors; altering the circumstances under which the Governor may remove an appointed member of the Board; altering the quorum of the Board; and specifying that the Board may take action with a simple majority vote of the quorum.
Where it stands
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 188
April 28, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of Delegates votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
SenateStage: Third Reading Passed · April 13, 2026
42
Yes
0
No
5
Absent or Not Voting
47 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Mike McKay | 1 | Yes |
| Paul Corderman | 2 | Yes |
| Karen Lewis Young | 3 | Yes |
| William Folden | 4 | Yes |
| Justin Ready | 5 | Yes |
| Johnny Salling | 6 | Absent |
| J.B. Jennings | 7 | Yes |
| Carl Jackson | 8 | Yes |
| Katie Hester | 9 | Yes |
| Benjamin Brooks | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
First Reading Health
Hearing 2/18 at 1:00 p.m.
Hearing canceled
Hearing 2/18 at 1:30 p.m.
Favorable with Amendments Report by Health
Favorable with Amendments {453827/1 Adopted
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Third Reading Passed (136-0)
Referred Finance
Favorable Report by Finance
Favorable Adopted
Second Reading Passed
Third Reading Passed (42-0)
Returned Passed
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 188
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