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TN HB0860
TN HB0860AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 62, Chapter 5, relative to funeral directors and embalmers.
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Introduced
02/04/2025
02/04/2025
In Committee
03/19/2025
03/19/2025
Crossed Over
03/25/2025
03/25/2025
Passed
03/28/2025
03/28/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/28/2025
04/28/2025
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As enacted, authorizes a funeral director applicant who was not previously licensed in this state to substitute one year of apprenticeship with an associate degree from a college accredited by the American Board of Funeral Service Education or completion of a program of study in funeral service education. - Amends TCA Title 62, Chapter 5.
AI Summary
This bill modifies Tennessee's requirements for becoming a licensed funeral director by updating the apprenticeship rules. Specifically, the bill allows aspiring funeral directors who have not previously been licensed in Tennessee to substitute one year of the traditional two-year apprenticeship with either an associate degree from a college accredited by the American Board of Funeral Service Education (ABFSE) or by completing a funeral service education program. Additionally, the bill permits applicants to simultaneously complete their second year of apprenticeship while also fulfilling educational requirements, which include successfully completing at least 30 semester hours or 45 quarter hours of education from an ABFSE-accredited school, as demonstrated by an official transcript. These changes provide more flexibility for individuals seeking to enter the funeral service profession by creating alternative pathways to licensure that recognize both practical training and formal educational achievements. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Effective date(s) 07/01/2025 (on 04/28/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB0860&ga=114 |
| BillText | https://publications.tnsosfiles.com/acts/114/pub/pc0198.pdf |
| Amendment 1-0 to HB0860 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Amend/HA0131.pdf |
| Fiscal Memo for HA0131 (3872) | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/FM0172.pdf |
| Fiscal Note - HB0860 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/HB0860.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/HB0860.pdf |
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