Natural organic reduction; Class D1 criminal offenses; licenses; requiring certain records be maintained for certain time period; effective date.

Summary

The bill amends Oklahoma’s Funeral Services Licensing Act to define "natural organic reduction" as a method for turning human remains into soil. It also changes how funeral directors and embalmers renew their licenses, requiring only a fee unless a license has lapsed three years or more. The changes would take effect on November 1, 2026, but the measure was vetoed in May 2026.

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