Regards embalmers, funeral directors, and crematories

Legislative status

1. Introduced
2. In Committee
3. Reported by Committee
4. Floor Vote Scheduled
5. Passed One Chamber
6. Passed Both Chambers
7. Sent to Executive
8. Signed into Law

Summary

The measure revises Ohio’s funeral‑service statutes by adding precise definitions for embalming, funeral directing, and related businesses. It requires cremation authorization forms to contain extensive identification and consent information and limits civil liability for funeral homes, crematory operators, and directors when they follow the form or refuse service under specific conditions. The changes aim to protect consumers and clarify industry responsibilities.

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Hearings

• House General Government: H. B. No. 582, H. B. No. 264, H. B. No. 770, H. B. No. 388, H. B. No. 779, H. B. No. 775, H. J. R. No. 9
  House General Government · Jun 2, 2026
• House General Government: S. B. No. 111, H. B. No. 710, H. B. No. 586, Am. S. B. No. 320, H. B. No. 272, H. B. No. 554, H. B. No. 582
  House General Government · May 19, 2026
• House General Government: H. B. No. 602, H. B. No. 591, H. B. No. 582, H. B. No. 577
  House General Government · Mar 24, 2026
• House General Government: H. C. R. No. 19, H. B. No. 582, H. B. No. 308, S. B. No. 63
  House General Government · Feb 17, 2026

History

1. Jun 4, 2026Introduced
2. Jun 3, 2026Reported
3. Jun 3, 2026Passed
4. Nov 12, 2025Referred to committee
5. Nov 10, 2025Introduced

Sponsors

• Phil Plummer (R) · sponsor
• Tom Young

Bill text

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