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S2850Introduced in the Senate

Reduces funeral home inspections from twice a year to once a year and removes the practical exam requirement for out-of-state funeral directors and embalmers.

IntroducedSenate Health and Human Services

Introduced by Melissa Murray, District 24

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Official description

BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- FUNERAL DIRECTOR/EMBALMER AND FUNERAL SERVICE ESTABLISHMENTS - Reduces funeral home inspections from twice a year to once a year and removes the practical exam requirement for out-of-state funeral directors and embalmers.

Where it stands

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

March 12, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

SenateStage: Senate Committee on Health & Human Services: Be held for further study · March 12, 2026

7

Yes

0

No

1

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8 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.

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Bill history

  1. Introduced, referred to Senate Health and Human Services

  2. Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/12/2026)

  3. Committee recommended measure be held for further study

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