The bill, S. 604, is a joint resolution introduced in the South Carolina Senate to approve regulations proposed by the Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation concerning the South Carolina State Board of Funeral Service. Specifically, it seeks to approve Regulation Document Number 5335, which includes amendments to various sections of Chapter 57 of the Code of Regulations. These changes are necessary to align with the provisions of H.4116, legislation that was passed during the 2024 session.
The resolution stipulates that the approved regulations will take effect upon receiving the Governor's approval. The process for these regulations began with a Notice of Drafting published in the State Register on May 24, 2024, indicating the Board's intent to update its regulatory framework in accordance with recent legislative changes.