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MD SB413

MD SB413
State Board of Morticians and Funeral Directors - Board Operations and Regulation of Crematories and Reduction Facilities


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Introduced
01/29/2026
In Committee
04/03/2026
Crossed Over
03/20/2026
Passed
04/28/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/28/2026

Introduced Session

2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Transferring the authority to regulate certain crematories and reduction facilities from the Office of Cemetery Oversight to the State Board of Morticians and Funeral Directors; altering the circumstances under which the Governor may remove an appointed member of the Board; altering the quorum of the Board; and specifying that the Board may take action with a simple majority vote of the quorum.

AI Summary

This bill transfers the regulatory authority over certain crematories and reduction facilities from the Office of Cemetery Oversight to the State Board of Morticians and Funeral Directors, effective July 1, 2026. It also modifies the conditions under which the Governor can remove a member of the Board, alters the definition of a quorum for Board meetings, and specifies that actions can be taken with a simple majority vote of that quorum. The bill also establishes a new full-time inspector position for the Board starting in fiscal year 2028 and mandates the creation of a stakeholder workgroup to review relevant statutes and regulations, with a report due by December 31, 2026.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Approved by the Governor - Chapter 187 (on 04/28/2026)

Bill Topics

Government Operations
  • ‐ Executive Branch Operations
Health
  • ‐ Regulation of Health-Related Occupations and Services

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