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OK HB4322
OK HB4322Professions and occupations; funeral director in charge; definitions; license requirements; effective date.
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Introduced
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
In Committee
02/26/2026
02/26/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act relating to professions and occupations; amending 59 O.S. 2021, Section 396.2, which relates to the Funeral Services Licensing Act definitions; modifying definition for funeral director in charge; amending 59 O.S. 2021, Section 396.3, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 50, O.S.L. 2025 (59 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 396.3), which relates to funeral director in charge duties; removing requirement for funeral directors to be dually licensed; and providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill modifies the Funeral Services Licensing Act by changing the definition of "funeral director in charge" to remove the requirement that this individual must hold both a funeral director and an embalmer license, meaning they will no longer need to be dually licensed. It also specifies that a funeral director license issued under certain alternative qualifications will be restricted to funeral directing duties only and will not qualify the holder to act as the funeral director in charge. The bill also includes an effective date of November 1, 2026.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Authored by Senator Howard (principal Senate author) (on 02/26/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=hb4322&Session=2600 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - House: Introduced | https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20SUPPORT%20DOCUMENTS/BILLSUM/House/HB4322%20INT%20BILLSUM.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20INT/hB/HB4322%20INT.PDF |
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