South Carolina · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
H 5665: Funeral director and embalmer apprentices
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 5665 is a bill introduced in the South Carolina House on May 6, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Funeral director and embalmer apprentices. Primary sponsor: Steven Long (Republican). Most recent recorded action (May 6, 2026): Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.
Generated automatically from the official title, sponsor list, and status record only. It does not characterize the bill’s purpose or effects. How summaries are written
Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 40-19-20, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS CONCERNING EMBALMERS AND FUNERAL DIRECTORS, SO AS TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF "APPRENTICE"; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 40-19-240, RELATING TO REQUIREMENTS FOR APPRENTICES AND APPRENTICESHIPS, SO AS TO REMOVE PROVISIONS THAT RESTRICT THE ABILITY OF APPRENTICES TO TRAIN IN MULTIPLE ESTABLISHMENTS SERVED BY THE LICENSEE IN WHOSE SERVICE THE APPRENTICE IS ENGAGED.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Long | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 37 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry
- Introduced and read first time