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OR SB872

Relating to disciplinary actions imposed by the State Mortuary and Cemetery Board.


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Introduced
01/13/2025
In Committee
05/23/2025
Crossed Over
04/10/2025
Passed
06/03/2025
Dead

Introduced Session

2025 Legislative Measures

Bill Summary

AN ACT Relating to disciplinary actions imposed by the State Mortuary and Cemetery Board; creating new provisions; amending ORS 692.180, 692.230, 692.265 and 692.270; and repealing ORS 692.260.

AI Summary

This bill modifies the disciplinary procedures for the State Mortuary and Cemetery Board, expanding the board's authority to take action against licensees and trainees who commit prohibited acts. The bill introduces a more comprehensive framework for disciplinary actions, which now include issuing reprimands, placing limitations on licenses, implementing probation, suspending or revoking licenses, refusing license renewals, and assessing civil penalties up to $5,000. The legislation also establishes a detailed process for emergency suspensions and cease and desist orders, including specific requirements for notification, hearing procedures, and judicial review. The bill clarifies the board's ability to investigate complaints on its own motion, not just in response to external complaints, and outlines a range of prohibited acts such as misrepresentation, fraudulent conduct, offensive treatment of human remains, and violations of specific state or federal regulations. Additionally, the bill repeals ORS 692.260 and specifies that these new provisions will apply to conduct occurring on or after the bill's effective date, providing a clearer and more structured approach to regulating mortuary and cemetery professionals in Oregon.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry, Justice

Sponsors (0)

No sponsors listed

Last Action

Speaker signed. (on 06/04/2025)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/SB872
BillText https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureDocument/SB872/Enrolled
Staff Measure Summary for SB872 A (House) for the House Committee On Commerce and Consumer Protection https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureAnalysisDocument/92287
Staff Measure Summary for SB872 A (Senate) for the Senate Committee On Judiciary https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureAnalysisDocument/92211
SB 872 A Preliminary SMS https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/CommitteeMeetingDocument/306127
IS_Impact SB 872 A https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/CommitteeMeetingDocument/306123
IS_Impact SB 872 A https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/CommitteeMeetingDocument/306122
SB 872 A (witness registration) https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/CommitteeMeetingDocument/305608
SB 872 A Preliminary SMS https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/CommitteeMeetingDocument/305353
IS_Impact SB 872 A https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/CommitteeMeetingDocument/305352
IS_Impact SB 872 A https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/CommitteeMeetingDocument/305351
Open Government Impact Statement for SB872 A https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureAnalysisDocument/89414
BillText https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureDocument/SB872/Senate%20Amendments%20to%20Introduced
BillText https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureDocument/SB872/A-Engrossed
Staff Measure Summary for SB872 A (Senate) for the Senate Committee On Judiciary https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureAnalysisDocument/89007
Revenue Impact Statement for SB872 A https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureAnalysisDocument/88405
Fiscal Impact Statement for SB872 A https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureAnalysisDocument/88357
Statutory Civil Penalty and Enforcement Cost (Memo) https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/CommitteeMeetingDocument/296789
SB 872 -1, -2, -3 Preliminary SMS https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/CommitteeMeetingDocument/296788
SB 872 -1, -2, -3 Preliminary SMS https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/CommitteeMeetingDocument/296682
Statutory Civil Penalty and Enforcement Cost (Memo) https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/CommitteeMeetingDocument/296647
Senate Committee On Judiciary (2025-03-26) https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/ProposedAmendment/27408
Senate Committee On Judiciary (2025-03-26) https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/ProposedAmendment/27407
Senate Committee On Judiciary (2025-03-26) https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/ProposedAmendment/27406
Senate Committee On Judiciary (2025-03-25) https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/ProposedAmendment/27353
Senate Committee On Judiciary (2025-03-25) https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/ProposedAmendment/27322
Senate Committee On Judiciary (2025-03-25) https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/ProposedAmendment/27215
SB 872 -1 Preliminary SMS https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/CommitteeMeetingDocument/296113
SB 872 (witness registration) https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/CommitteeMeetingDocument/292429
SB 872 Preliminary SMS https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/CommitteeMeetingDocument/292269
Open Government Impact Statement for SB872 INTRO https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureAnalysisDocument/85059
BillText https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureDocument/SB872/Introduced
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