Arkansas SB440: TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING EMBALMERS AND FUNERAL DIRECTORS; TO REGULATE THE USE OF ALKALINE HYDROLYSIS; AND TO REGULATE ALKALINE HYDROLYSIS FACILITIES

What the bill says

An act to be entitled an act to amend the law concerning embalmers and funeral directors; to regulate the use of alkaline hydrolysis; to regulate alkaline hydrolysis facilities; and for other purposes. subtitle to amend the law concerning embalmers and funeral directors; to regulate the use of alkaline hydrolysis; and to regulate alkaline hydrolysis facilities.

From the introduced text:

An Act To Be Entitled AN ACT TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING EMBALMERS AND FUNERAL DIRECTORS; TO REGULATE THE USE OF ALKALINE HYDROLYSIS; TO REGULATE ALKALINE HYDROLYSIS FACILITIES; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Subtitle TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING EMBALMERS AND FUNERAL DIRECTORS; TO REGULATE THE USE OF ALKALINE HYDROLYSIS; AND TO REGULATE ALKALINE HYDROLYSIS FACILITIES. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ARKANSAS: SECTION 1. Arkansas Code § 17-29-304(b)(1)(A), concerning the requirements for a full-time manager of a funeral establishment, is amended to read as follows: (b)(1)(A) Except as provided in subdivision (b)(2) of this section, the board shall not issue a license to operate a full-service funeral establishment unless the establishment has employed a full-time manager (ii) Actively supervises the staff of the establishment; and (iii) Is not employed by a nonaffiliated funeral establishment; (iv) Is responsible for reports and documents prescribed by the board; (v) Is responsible to report any changes of *ANS009* 03-31-2025 14:42:25 ANS009 As Engrossed: S3/31/25 SB440 information to the board; (vi) Conspicuously displays all current and valid licenses for the funeral establishment and current registered apprentices; (vii) Is responsible for ensuring all licenses are renewed timely; and (viii) Resides within fifty (50) miles of the funeral establishment. SECTION 2. Arkansas Code § 17-29-311(a), concerning the prohibited conduct of licensees for …

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Sponsors

• David Wallace (R, 19) · primary sponsor
• Johnny Rye (R, 36)

Latest actions

1. May 5, 2025: Sine Die adjournment
2. April 14, 2025: Recommended for study in the Interim Committee on PUBLIC HEALTH, WELFARE AND LABOR COMMITTEE - SENATE
3. April 14, 2025: SB440 Returned from the Governor as requested.
4. April 14, 2025: Motion to Request SB440 from the Governor. Motion Carried.
5. April 9, 2025: DELIVERED TO GOVERNOR.
6. April 9, 2025: Reported correctly enrolled and ordered delivered to the Governor.
7. April 8, 2025: ORDERED ENROLLED
8. April 8, 2025: Returned from the House as passed.
9. April 8, 2025: Returned to the Senate as passed.
10. April 7, 2025: Read the third time and passed and ordered transmitted to the Senate.

Votes

• House Roll Call #1022 (April 7, 2025): 89 yea, 6 nay, passed
• Senate Roll Call #727 (April 1, 2025): 35 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Senate Roll Call #577 (March 17, 2025): 24 yea, 2 nay, passed
• House Roll Call #83 (February 5, 2025): 75 yea, 15 nay, passed

Common questions

What is SB440?

SB440 is a bill in the Arkansas Legislature (95th General Assembly (2025 Regular)): TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING EMBALMERS AND FUNERAL DIRECTORS; TO REGULATE THE USE OF ALKALINE HYDROLYSIS; AND TO REGULATE ALKALINE HYDROLYSIS FACILITIES.

What does SB440 do?

In its own words: An act to be entitled an act to amend the law concerning embalmers and funeral directors; to regulate the use of alkaline hydrolysis; to regulate alkaline hydrolysis facilities; and for other purposes. subtitle to amend the law concerning embalmers and funeral directors; to regulate the use of alkaline hydrolysis; and to regulate alkaline hydrolysis facilities.

What is the status of SB440?

Failed as of May 5, 2025. Latest action: Sine Die adjournment (May 5, 2025).

Who sponsored SB440?

David Wallace (R, 19), with 1 co-sponsor.

Where is the official record for SB440?

On the Arkansas Legislature website: https://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/Detail?ddBienniumSession=2025%2F2025R&measureno=SB440