This bill amends the Funeral Services Licensing Act by updating definitions and introducing new terminology relevant to the profession. Notably, it adds a new definition for "Transportation protection agreement," which refers to an agreement that coordinates and arranges professional services related to the preparation and transportation of human remains or cremated remains. This new agreement is explicitly stated to not be considered funeral service merchandise or services and is exempt from certain regulatory requirements under the Oklahoma Statutes and the Oklahoma Insurance Code.
Additionally, the bill removes the definition of "alkaline hydrolysis" from the existing law, while retaining the definition of "crematory" to include facilities that utilize alkaline hydrolysis for cremation. The effective date for these changes is set for November 1, 2025. Overall, the bill aims to clarify and modernize the language used in the Funeral Services Licensing Act to better reflect current practices in the industry.