Florida · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 598: Funeral, Cemetery, and Consumer Services
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 598 is a bill introduced in the Florida Senate on November 19, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Funeral, Cemetery, and Consumer Services. Primary sponsor: Keith Truenow (Republican), Banking and Insurance, Appropriations Committee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government. Most recent recorded action (April 24, 2026): Chapter No. 2026-50.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Funeral, Cemetery, and Consumer Services; Prohibiting a licensee of funeral or cemetery services from entering into certain contracts, agreements, or arrangements; revising the requirements for an applicant seeking licensure by endorsement to be an embalmer; deleting an exception to the educational requirements for an applicant seeking licensure to be a funeral director; authorizing a licensee or a licensed facility to dispose of human remains in a specified manner if the legally authorized person of the decedent fails, neglects, or refuses to direct the disposition, etc.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keith Truenow | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 13 |
| Banking and Insurance | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Appropriations Committee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Chapter No. 2026-50
- Approved by Governor
- Signed by Officers and presented to Governor
- Ordered enrolled
- CS passed; YEAS 104, NAYS 0
- Amendment 692383 Recede
- Added to Senate Message List
- In Messages
- Refused to concur, requested House to recede
- In returning messages
- CS passed as amended; YEAS 111, NAYS 0
- Read 3rd time
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