Alabama 2023 Regular Session Status: In Committee 1 R cosponsors

HB 81 — Relating to the Alabama Board of Funeral Service; to amend Section 34-13-1, as amended by Act 2022-339, 2022 Regular Session, Sections 34-13-20, 34-13-21, and 34-13-22, Sections 34-13-23 and 34-13-27, as amended by Act 2022-339, 2022 Regular Session, Code of Alabama 1975, to rename the Alabama Board of Funeral Service as the Alabama Board of Funeral Services and to provide further for definitions and the membership of the board; to add Article 5 to Chapter 13, Title 34, Code of Alabama 1975, by amending and renumbering Sections 27-17A-1, 27-17A-3, 27-17A-4, 27-17A-10 to 27-17A-25, inclusive, 27-17A-30 to 27-17A-34, inclusive, and 27-17A-40 to 27-17A-57, inclusive, as Sections 34-13-170 to 34-13-172, inclusive, 34-13-190 to 34-13-206, inclusive, 34-13-230 to 34-13-234, inclusive, and 34-13-260 to 34-13-277, inclusive, Code of Alabama 1975; to establish the Alabama Preneed Funeral and Cemetery Act of 2023; to transfer the existing Preneed Funeral and Cemetery Act, and the regulation of preneed contracts, from the Commissioner and Department of Insurance to the Alabama Board of Funeral Service; to authorize the Department of Insurance to temporarily transfer certain funds to the board to defray costs associated with the administration and operation of the Alabama Preneed Funeral and Cemetery Act of 2023; and in connection therewith would have as its purpose or effect the requirement of a new or increased expenditure of local funds within the meaning of Section 111.05 of the Constitution of Alabama of 2022.

Last action — Read First Time in House of Origin

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2023 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

In plain language

The bill updates the Alabama Board of Funeral Service and establishes new regulations for preneed funeral contracts.

This legislation renames the Alabama Board of Funeral Service, alters its membership and definitions, and creates the Alabama Preneed Funeral and Cemetery Act of 2023. It also shifts the regulation of preneed contracts from the Department of Insurance to the board.

What this means for you
  • Workers: Funeral service workers may see changes in regulations and oversight related to their services.
  • Families: For families making funeral arrangements, this bill may streamline the process for preneed contracts.

Summary

Alabama Board of Funeral Service, membership and definitions revised, Alabama Preneed Funeral and Cemetery Act of 2023 established, Department of Insurance to temporarily transfer funds to the board to defray costs.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Introduced and Referred

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 81 do?
Alabama Board of Funeral Service, membership and definitions revised, Alabama Preneed Funeral and Cemetery Act of 2023 established, Department of Insurance to temporarily transfer funds to the board to defray costs.
Who sponsors HB 81?
HB 81 is sponsored by Steve Clouse (R).
What is the current status of HB 81?
This bill died with 2023 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HB 81?
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