Bill > HB1222

This bill amends the Funeral Director Law by modifying the licensing requirements for funeral directors. Specifically, the bill removes the requirement that license applicants must be citizens of the United States, while maintaining other existing qualifications. The key requirements remain that applicants must be at least 21 years old and have either graduated from an approved high school in Pennsylvania or have an equivalent educational background as determined by the board's rules and regulations. By eliminating the citizenship requirement, the bill appears to make the funeral director licensing process more inclusive and potentially allow non-U.S. citizens who meet other qualifications to become licensed funeral directors in Pennsylvania. The changes will take effect 60 days after the bill is signed into law, providing a standard transition period for implementation.

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