Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill

SB 1149: Funeral Directors and Embalmers - As enacted, authorizes a funeral director applicant who was not previously licensed in this state to substitute one year of apprenticeship with an associate degree from a college accredited by the American Board of Funeral Service Education or completion of a program of study in funeral service education. - Amends TCA Title 62, Chapter 5.

In committee Last action April 28, 2025: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 198

Plain-language summary

SB 1149 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on February 6, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Funeral Directors and Embalmers - As enacted, authorizes a funeral director applicant who was not previously licensed in this state to substitute one year of apprenticeship with an associate degree from a college accredited by the American Board of Funeral Service Education or completion of a program of study in funeral service education. - Amends TCA Title 62, Chapter 5. Primary sponsor: Rusty Crowe (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 28, 2025): Comp. became Pub. Ch. 198.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Rusty Crowe (Republican).