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Pennsylvania House Bill HB1222

Pennsylvania 2025-2026 Regular Session

Pennsylvania House Bill HB1222

Introduced
4/22/25  

Caption

Further providing for application for license and qualifications of applicants.

Impact

The proposed amendments to the Funeral Director Law would notably alter the landscape of regulations surrounding funeral services in Pennsylvania. By providing clearer guidelines for applicants, the bill is designed to enhance the public's confidence in funeral services and ensure that individuals in this sensitive profession possess the necessary qualifications. The updates may address concerns that have been raised regarding educational standards and the age of applicants, ensuring that funeral directors are adequately prepared to perform their duties.

Summary

House Bill 1222 aims to amend the Funeral Director Law in Pennsylvania, specifically focusing on the qualifications and licensing requirements for funeral directors. The bill seeks to update existing regulations to better protect the health and life of Pennsylvania citizens, ensuring that individuals engaging in the care, preparation, and disposition of deceased bodies meet established educational and age criteria. This change is anticipated to streamline the licensure process and clarify the qualifications needed for applicants in this profession.

Sentiment

The general sentiment around HB 1222 appears to be supportive of enhancing public health protections through updated licensure regulations. Stakeholders, including those in the funeral service industry, may view the bill as a necessary measure to maintain professional standards and improve the quality of service provided to families during times of grief. The bill has the potential to unify support among those who prioritize quality healthcare practices within the funeral services sector.

Contention

While the bill presents many potential benefits, there may also be points of contention among various stakeholders in the funeral industry. Concerns could arise about the implications of the new licensing requirements on current practitioners and the processes involved for those already providing such services. Additionally, there might be discussions about whether the amendments adequately balance the need for regulation with the accessibility of the profession for new entrants.

Latest PA HB1222 Activity

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Companion Bills

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Previously Filed As

PA HB2220

Further providing for application and qualifications.

PA HB1819

Further providing for duties of board.

PA SB142

Further providing for conduct of business by individuals and partnerships.

PA HB1757

In voter registration, further providing for qualifications to register, for government agencies and for preparation and distribution of applications; and, in voting procedures, further providing for application for absentee ballots.

PA SB1257

In voter registration, further providing for qualifications to register, for government agencies and for preparation and distribution of applications; and, in voting procedures, further providing for application for absentee ballots.

PA HB1771

In preliminary provisions, further providing for definitions; in registration system, further providing for departmental responsibilities; in voter registration, further providing for methods of voter registration and for application with driver's license application, providing for automatic voter registration and for time and further providing for preparation and distribution of applications and for approval of registration applications; and making a repeal.

PA HB38

In licenses and regulations and liquor, alcohol and malt and brewed beverages, further providing for applications for hotel, restaurant and club liquor licenses and for application for distributors', importing distributors' and retail dispensers' licenses.

PA SB28

In general provisions, further providing for definitions; in applications and permits, further providing for permit and license application requirements; and making a repeal.

PA HB2058

In voter registration, further providing for application with driver's license application and for preparation and distribution of applications.

PA HB1827

In preliminary provisions relating to voter registration, further providing for definitions; in registration system, further providing for SURE system; in voter registration, further providing for qualifications to register, for methods of voter registration, for application with driver's license application and for government agencies, providing for same-day voter registration and for preregistration data entry and further providing for preparation and distribution of applications; in changes in records, further providing for death of registrant; in voting procedures, providing for prohibition of rejecting ballots based solely on signature analysis; making a repeal; and making editorial changes.

Similar Bills

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