HB1365

Professions and occupations; Oklahoma Funeral Directors and Embalmers Examination; effective date.

Complete·5/6/25

Oklahoma HB1365 establishes new requirements for funeral directors and embalmers, including examinations and apprenticeships.

Oklahoma HB1365 amends the qualifications for funeral directors and embalmers. It requires applicants to pass specific exams with a score of seventy-five or higher. Funeral directors must graduate from an accredited mortuary science program and complete a twelve-month apprenticeship. Embalmers must complete an approved embalmer course and a twelve-month apprenticeship. The Oklahoma Funeral Board will maintain a list of accredited schools for public inspection. The bill also grandfathers in current funeral directors in charge who do not meet the new requirements.

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Roll Call Votes

43 Yea

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1 Nay

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3 Absent

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History

May 6, 2025

House

Becomes law without Governor's signature 05/06/2025

Apr 29, 2025

House

Enrolled, signed, to Senate

Apr 29, 2025

Senate

Enrolled measure signed, returned to House