State Board of Morticians and Funeral Directors – Board Operations and Regulation of Crematories and Reduction Facilities
Introduced
Moved
Reached a final decision
Became law
Derived from the official record below.
Officially: “State Board of Morticians and Funeral Directors – Board Operations and Regulation of Crematories and Reduction Facilities” Read the full text
2026 session
What it does
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.
From the official legislative record, shown verbatim. Not legal advice.
Where it is
First reading, house of origin · Feb 1, 2026
Hearing · Feb 18, 2026
Committee report, house of origin: Favorable with Amendments · Mar 22, 2026
Second reading, house of origin: Passed with Amendments · Mar 9, 2026
Third reading, house of origin: Passed · Mar 10, 2026
First reading, opposite house · Mar 6, 2026
Committee report, opposite house: Favorable · Apr 8, 2026
Second reading, opposite house: Passed · Mar 20, 2026
Third reading, opposite house: Passed · Mar 24, 2026
The numbers
14
sponsors on the bill
Sponsors
Delegate BhandariDelegate CullisonDelegate HutchinsonDelegate KipkeDelegate BagnallDelegate GuzzoneDelegate HillDelegate KaufmanDelegate LopezDelegate MartinezDelegate RosenbergDelegate RoseDelegate White HollandDelegate Woorman
Every fact on this page links to its source, starting with the official bill record. Last action: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 188 (as of Aug 30, 2026).