HB5606

Illinois HB5606 proposes separate licensing for funeral directors and embalmers, and mandates a study on the current practices and potential impacts.

Illinois HB5606 amends the Funeral Directors and Embalmers Licensing Code to establish separate licenses for funeral directors and embalmers. The bill recognizes that these are distinct professional practices involving different skills, training, and responsibilities. It argues that requiring embalming licensure for those who do not perform embalming creates unnecessary barriers, particularly for lower-income, minority, and rural communities.