Bill > A07630

This bill updates the requirements for licensure of funeral directors in New York State by establishing a comprehensive framework for residency and preceptorship. The bill defines new terms such as "registered resident" (a person who has passed a funeral directing examination and is working under direct supervision) and "preceptor" (a licensed funeral director who provides supervision and training). It mandates that aspiring funeral directors complete a one-year residency under a preceptor's supervision, during which they must perform specific tasks like embalming at least twelve human remains, directing or assisting in at least twenty-five funerals, and completing detailed reporting requirements. The bill also introduces a mandatory 100-hour "discernment period" for students before their third semester of study, requires preceptors to complete a training course, and limits funeral firms to a maximum of two registered residents per year. Additionally, the bill ensures that preceptors and their firms meet certain disciplinary standards and provides detailed guidelines for the residency process, including quarterly reporting, evaluation, and potential extensions or modifications of the residency period. The goal is to create a more structured and comprehensive training process for new funeral directors, ensuring they gain thorough practical experience and knowledge before becoming fully licensed.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A7630