Bill No. 1365 amends Section 396.3 of the Oklahoma Statutes regarding the qualifications and licensing requirements for funeral directors and embalmers. The bill establishes the Oklahoma Funeral Directors and Embalmers Examinations and outlines the necessary qualifications for applicants, including age, residency, and educational requirements. Notably, it allows applicants to take various relevant examinations, such as the Oklahoma Funeral Directors Examination and the Oklahoma Embalmers Examination, with a passing score of seventy-five or higher. The curriculum for both funeral directors and embalmers must adhere to standards set by the American Board of Funeral Service Education.

Additionally, the bill introduces provisions for temporary licenses during a declared statewide state of emergency, allowing the Board to issue these licenses for one year following the effective date of the act. It also specifies that funeral directors in charge must hold a dual license, while those without it on the effective date will be grandfathered in under certain conditions. The act is set to take effect on November 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 59-396.3
Floor (House): 59-396.3
Engrossed: 59-396.3