This bill establishes a new licensing process for associate funeral directors in the state by adding a new section, RSA 325:14-a, to the existing law. Under this section, individuals must obtain an associate funeral director's license from the office of professional licensure and certification, pass board-approved examinations, complete an approved funeral director certificate program, and undergo a one-year apprenticeship under a licensed funeral director or embalmer. This new requirement aims to ensure that associate funeral directors meet specific qualifications and standards before engaging in their profession.

Additionally, the bill amends the definition of "associate funeral director" in RSA 325:1, II, to specify that it refers to individuals licensed under the new RSA 325:14-a, replacing the previous criteria that included licensure from another state. Furthermore, the rulemaking authority section of RSA 325:9, II, is updated to include the new section RSA 325:14-a among the qualifications for applicants. The bill will take effect 60 days after its passage.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 325:1
As Amended by the House: 325:1
HB1119 text: 325:1