Michigan SB1069: Occupations: mortuary science; references to article 18 of the occupational code cemetery regulation act; revise. Amends sec. 18 of 1968 PA 251 (MCL 456.538). TIE BAR WITH: SB 1060'26

What the bill says

To amend 1968 PA 251, entitled "Cemetery regulation act," by amending section 18 (MCL 456.538), as amended by 2008 PA 478.

From the introduced text, June 23, 2026:

A bill to amend 1968 PA 251, entitled "Cemetery regulation act," by amending section 18 (MCL 456.538), as amended by 2008 PA 478. the people of the state of michigan enact: Sec. 18. (1) The commissioner may deny an application filed under this act and refuse to issue a permit or registration, or may suspend or revoke a permit or registration, or may reprimand, place on probation, or take other disciplinary action against the applicant if either of the following apply: (a) With reference to the establishment of a cemetery, if the commissioner's investigation reveals facts which, with reference to the establishment of a cemetery, that show inappropriate any of the lack (ii) Lack of community need. ; inadequate (iii) Inadequate experience, financial stability, or integrity to protect the public welfare. ; or when (b) If the commissioner finds that the a cemetery owner, an operator, or an applicant, or the officers, cemetery owners, directors, members, affiliated persons, an officer, director, member, affiliated person, or general manager of those entities has done 1 or more of the following: (i) (a) Made a false statement of a material fact in the application. (ii) (b) Not complied with this act. (iii) (c) Been guilty of an unlawful or fraudulent act in connection with selling or otherwise dealing in cemetery lots and burial …

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Sponsors

• Victory, Roger (R, 31) · primary sponsor
• Webber, Michael (R, 9)
• Hertel, Kevin (D, 12)
• Santana, Sylvia (D, 2)

Latest actions

1. June 23, 2026: REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY AFFAIRS
2. June 23, 2026: INTRODUCED BY SENATOR ROGER VICTORY

Common questions

What is SB1069?

SB1069 is a bill in the Michigan Legislature (103rd Legislature): Occupations: mortuary science; references to article 18 of the occupational code cemetery regulation act; revise. Amends sec. 18 of 1968 PA 251 (MCL 456.538). TIE BAR WITH: SB 1060'26.

What does SB1069 do?

In its own words: To amend 1968 PA 251, entitled "Cemetery regulation act," by amending section 18 (MCL 456.538), as amended by 2008 PA 478.

What is the status of SB1069?

In committee as of June 23, 2026. Latest action: REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY AFFAIRS (June 23, 2026).

Who sponsored SB1069?

Victory, Roger (R, 31), with 3 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for SB1069?

On the Michigan Legislature website: https://www.legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2026-SB-1069