Bill > LB418

This bill amends the Funeral Directing and Embalming Practice Act to explicitly allow a nonlicensed individual to officiate at a funeral ceremony, which was previously not clearly specified in the law. The modification is made to section 38-1424, which outlines grounds for disciplinary action against funeral directors and embalmers. Specifically, the bill adds language to the existing statute that permits licensed funeral directors and embalmers to allow nonlicensed individuals to conduct funeral ceremonies, expanding the potential roles of those involved in funeral services. The bill does not change other existing regulations about professional conduct in the funeral industry, such as prohibitions on solicitation, fraud, or improper handling of human remains. By making this change, the bill provides more flexibility for funeral service providers and families in choosing who may lead a funeral ceremony, potentially allowing for more personalized memorial services. The bill follows standard legislative procedure by amending the existing law and then repealing the original section, which is a typical method of updating statutory language.

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