H 339
An Act relative to funeral directors
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Bill overview
This bill, An Act relative to funeral directors, aims to establish and regulate standards for funeral directors in Massachusetts. It seeks to ensure consumer protection and professional licensure within the funeral services industry. The bill proposes changes to licensing requirements and potentially oversight procedures to maintain quality and accountability in funeral homes.
Key provisions
- Establishes standards for funeral director licensing.
- Requires funeral homes to adhere to specific consumer protection guidelines.
- Potentially outlines procedures for investigating complaints against funeral directors.
- May address continuing education requirements for licensed professionals.
- Could include provisions related to transparency in pricing and services.
Who is affected
- Funeral directors
- Consumers utilizing funeral services
- Funeral homes
- The Massachusetts Board of Funeral Directors and Embalmers
Notable changes
- Likely introduces new or revised licensing requirements for funeral directors.
- May strengthen consumer protection measures related to funeral services.
- Could establish a process for addressing consumer complaints regarding funeral homes.
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Bill H.339 194th (Current)
An Act relative to funeral directors
By Representative Chan of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 339) of Tackey Chan relative to funeral directors. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
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Presenter: Tackey Chan
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Bill History
Displaying 4 actions for Bill H.339
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 10/10/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 10/20/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-2 |
| 2/17/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5081 |
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