South Dakota SB80: Revise provisions regarding students and trainees engaged in the practice of funeral service.

What the bill says

An Act ENTITLED An Act to revise provisions regarding students and trainees engaged in the practice of funeral service.

From the enrolled text:

An Act ENTITLED An Act to revise provisions regarding students and trainees engaged in the practice of funeral service. Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of South Dakota: Section 1. That § 36-19-12.1 be AMENDED: 36-19-12.1. The board shall promulgate rules, in accordance with chapter 1-26, to: (1) Administer, coordinate, and enforce this chapter; (2) Establish requirements for license application and renewal; (3) Establish standards of professional conduct; (4) Establish standards for the operation of a funeral establishment; (5) Establish fees for licensure application and licensure renewal, as provided for in §§ 36-19-25 and 36-19-27; and (6) Establish the qualifications, supervision requirements, duration, and other requirements for trainees and traineeships. Section 2. That § 36-19-14 be AMENDED: 36-19-14. Except as otherwise provided in this section, a person may not, without being licensed as a funeral director by the (2) Practice embalming; (3) Conduct or supervise funeral services and burials of casketed remains; or (4) Maintain a funeral establishment in this state. A trainee may embalm a dead human body and practice embalming, under the supervision of a funeral director licensed by the board. Section 3. That a NEW SECTION be added to chapter 36-19: This chapter does not apply to a student who is: (1) Enrolled full-time in a program accredited by the American Board of Funeral …

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Sponsors

• Kevin Jensen (R, SD-016) · primary sponsor
• Kaley Nolz (R, HD-020) · primary sponsor
• Heather Baxter (R, HD-034)
• Travis Ismay (R, HD-028)
• David Kull (R, HD-002)
• Liz Larson (D, SD-010)
• Scott Moore (R, HD-023)
• Carl Perry (R, SD-003)
• Tim Reed (R, HD-007)
• Jamie Smith (D, SD-015)

Votes

• Do Pass (March 3, 2025): 68 yea, 1 nay, passed
• Do Pass (February 27, 2025): 12 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Do Pass (January 27, 2025): 34 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Do Pass (January 24, 2025): 7 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is SB80?

SB80 is a bill in the South Dakota Legislature (100th Legislature (2025)): Revise provisions regarding students and trainees engaged in the practice of funeral service.

What does SB80 do?

In its own words: An Act ENTITLED An Act to revise provisions regarding students and trainees engaged in the practice of funeral service.

What is the status of SB80?

Passed both chambers as of March 13, 2025.

Who sponsored SB80?

Kevin Jensen (R, SD-016), with 9 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for SB80?

On the South Dakota Legislature website: https://sdlegislature.gov/#/Session/Bill/25585