Oklahoma legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Oklahoma HB3260: Professions and occupations; funeral licensing; continuing education; effective date.
Status: Signed into law, April 29, 2026
What the bill says
An Act relating to professions and occupations; amending 59 O.S. 2021, Section 396.5b, which relates to funeral licensing continuing education courses; allowing the Oklahoma Funeral Directors Association to approve continuing education credits; and providing an effective date. SUBJECT: Professions and occupations.
From the enrolled text, April 22, 2026:
An Act relating to professions and occupations; amending 59 O.S. 2021, Section 396.5b, which relates to funeral licensing continuing education courses; allowing the Oklahoma Funeral Directors Association to approve continuing education credits; and providing an effective date. SUBJECT: Professions and occupations SECTION 1. AMENDATORY 59 O.S. 2021, Section 396.5b, is amended to read as follows: Section 396.5b. A. Beginning July 1, 2006, as a condition of renewal or reactivation of a license, each licensee shall submit to the Oklahoma Funeral Board evidence of the completion of clock hours of continuing education courses approved by the Board within the twelve (12) months immediately preceding the term for which the license is issued. The number of hours, or its equivalent, required for each licensed term shall be determined by the Board and promulgated by rule. Each licensee shall be required to complete and include as part of the continuing education provision a certain number of required subjects as provided by rule. B. The continuing education courses required by this section shall be satisfied by courses approved by the Board, the Oklahoma Funeral Directors Association, or the Academy of Professional Funeral Service Practice. C. The Board shall maintain a listing of courses approved by the Board. D. The Board shall not issue an active renewal license or reactivate a license unless the continuing …
Sponsors
- Bob Culver (R, HD-004) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Approved by Governor 04/27/2026
- : Sent to Governor
- : Enrolled measure signed, returned to House
- : Enrolled, signed, to Senate
- : Referred for enrollment
- : Engrossed measure signed, returned to House
- : Measure passed: Ayes: 46 Nays: 2
- : General Order, Considered
- : Placed on General Order
- : Reported Do Pass Business and Insurance committee; CR filed
Votes
- Third Reading (April 22, 2026): 46 yea, 2 nay, passed
- Senate Business & Insurance Committee (April 9, 2026): 8 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Third Reading (March 10, 2026): 94 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Floor Vote (February 24, 2026): 15 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Floor Vote (February 3, 2026): 9 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Business Committee (February 3, 2026): 9 yea, 0 nay, passed
Subjects: Funerals, Professions and Occupations
Common questions
- What is HB3260?
- HB3260 is a bill in the Oklahoma Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Professions and occupations; funeral licensing; continuing education; effective date.
- What does HB3260 do?
- In its own words: An Act relating to professions and occupations; amending 59 O.S. 2021, Section 396.5b, which relates to funeral licensing continuing education courses; allowing the Oklahoma Funeral Directors Association to approve continuing education credits; and providing an effective date. SUBJECT: Professions and occupations.
- What is the status of HB3260?
- Signed into law as of April 29, 2026. Latest action: Approved by Governor 04/27/2026 (April 29, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB3260?
- Bob Culver (R, HD-004).
- Where is the official record for HB3260?
- On the Oklahoma Legislature website: https://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=HB3260&Session=2600
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