S09233Introduced in the Senate
Authorizes the bureau of funeral directing, under the direction of the commissioner of health to investigate claims brought against any person, firm or corporation relating to moneys paid in connection with agreements for funeral merchandise or services; provides that the bureau of funeral directing has the legal authority to investigate and, after due process, levy fines and sanctions on any unlicensed individuals and/or unregistered entities that are falsely acting as or representing themselves to be licensed and/or registered funeral directors and/or funeral firms in violation of the public health law.
Introduced by Jessica Scarcella-Spanton, District 23
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Authorizes the bureau of funeral directing, under the direction of the commissioner of health to investigate claims brought against any person, firm or corporation relating to moneys paid in connection with agreements for funeral merchandise or services; provides that the bureau of funeral directing has the legal authority to investigate and, after due process, levy fines and sanctions on any unlicensed individuals and/or unregistered entities that are falsely acting as or representing themselves to be licensed and/or registered funeral directors and/or funeral firms in violation of the public health law.
Where it stands
REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO HEALTH
May 20, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Senate Consumer Protection Committee Vote · May 20, 2026
7
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
7 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Siela Bynoe | 6 | Yes |
| Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick | 9 | Yes |
| Zellnor Myrie | 20 | Yes |
| William Weber | 38 | Yes |
| Rachel May | 48 | Yes |
| Christopher Ryan | 50 | Yes |
| Kristen Gonzalez | 59 | Yes |
Bill history
REFERRED TO CONSUMER PROTECTION
REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO HEALTH
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