Bill > HB1987

This bill amends the existing law related to the State Board of Embalmers, Funeral Directors, Cemeteries, and Burial Services by increasing the maximum civil penalty that the board can impose on licensees who fail to comply with board laws, rules, or orders. Specifically, the bill raises the maximum civil penalty from $500 per violation to $1,000 per violation. This means that if a professional in the funeral services, embalming, cemetery, or burial services industry violates board regulations or fails to follow board orders, they can now be fined up to $1,000 for each individual violation, which represents a significant increase in the potential financial consequences for non-compliance. The change gives the board a stronger enforcement mechanism to ensure that licensees adhere to professional standards and regulations in their respective fields.

Health and Social Services

https://arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/Detail?id=hb1987&ddBienniumSession=2025%2F2025R