SF 198: Relating to the licensure of crematory operators and funeral establishments, and making penalties applicable

What it does

This bill relates to the licensure of crematory operators and funeral establishments. The bill requires the board of mortuary science (board) to adopt rules for the licensure of crematory operators, which shall require an applicant to complete a course of study of not less than hours of education and practical instruction in the operation of crematory equipment. The bill also requires the board to grant a crematory operator license to a funeral director who submits an application to the board and who has not had a funeral director’s license revoked or suspended by the board within the two years immediately preceding the date of application.

Senate subcommittee · named February 5, 2025

• Sen. Kevin Alons (R) · kevin.alons@legis.iowa.gov
• Sen. Claire Celsi (D)
• Sen. Dennis Guth (R) · dennis.guth@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 1 for, 0 against

For: Iowa Funeral Directors Association

In plain words

1. February 4, 2025Filed in the Senate and sent to the State Government committee
2. February 5, 2025Senate subcommittee named: Alons, Celsi and Guth
3. February 10, 2025Subcommittee recommended passing it
4. March 6, 2025Approved by the Senate committee, and given a new number: SF 563