H.R.348

Louisiana HR348 establishes a subcommittee to study funeral planning regulation and oversight.

Louisiana HR348 creates a subcommittee of the House Committee on Commerce to study whether funeral planners, funeral arrangers, end-of-life doulas, and death doulas should be subject to state regulation, credentialing, and oversight. The subcommittee will consider defining these roles, establishing qualifications, and determining if licensure or certification is necessary. It will also explore civil and criminal liability, contractual disclosure requirements, and consumer protection measures. The subcommittee will hold public hearings and submit recommendations by November 1, 2026.