SB559

Funeral services licensing; permitting sales of merchandise without license. Effective date.

Chamber Passed·3/25/25

Oklahoma SB559 modifies the Funeral Services Licensing Act to exempt sales of funeral merchandise from licensing requirements.

Oklahoma SB559 amends the Funeral Services Licensing Act by updating definitions and exempting businesses that only sell funeral merchandise from needing a funeral services license. This change clarifies that such businesses are not required to provide other funeral services to be licensed. The act will take effect on November 1, 2025.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 5–4 · Mar 25, 2025
Current
The House
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

0
7
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

5 Yea

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4 Nay

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History

Apr 8, 2025

House

Policy recommendation to the Commerce and Economic Development Oversight committee; Do Pass Business

Apr 1, 2025

House

Second Reading referred to Commerce and Economic Development Oversight

Apr 1, 2025

House

Referred to Business