House Bill No. 1365 amends Section 396.3 of the Oklahoma statutes concerning the licensing of funeral directors and embalmers. The bill establishes the Oklahoma Funeral Directors and Embalmers Examinations and outlines the qualifications necessary for licensure. Key changes include the addition of specific examinations that applicants must pass, such as the Oklahoma Funeral Directors Examination and the Oklahoma Embalmers Examination, alongside the existing National Board Science and Arts Examinations. The curriculum requirements for both funeral directors and embalmers are also clarified, ensuring they align with 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 in both funeral directing and embalming, with certain grandfathering provisions for those already in charge of establishments prior to the act's implementation. The act is set to take effect on November 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 59-396.3
Floor (House): 59-396.3
Floor (Senate): 59-396.3
Engrossed: 59-396.3
Enrolled (final version): 59-396.3