AFCCA Legislative Update

March 12, 2024

HB2140 - Funeral services; Alkaline Hydrolysis)

• Elimination of annual license renewal application to perpetual license with annual fee.
• Increase inspections to every five years.
• State exam will Continue.
• Finalize pathway to licensure process.
• Allow for confidential complaints.
• Advisory council – director appointed as opposed to Governor.

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2024 Legislative Session

• HB2140 - Rep. Lauren Hendrix Bill Sponsor
• House Commerce Committee 10-0
• Full House Passage – 44-14-1
• Senate Finance & Commerce Committee – 9-0 w/ Senator Mesnard Amendment
• Inspection every 5 years (not 2)
• No separate license for Alkaline Hydrolysis (may have to come back in the future)
• Off-site cremation facilities
• Next steps – Rules, Caucus and Full Senate Vote – Currently Talking with Senators and Staff to address the confusion regarding off-site or central cremation facilities
• House will have to approve the Senate changes and final vote
• Any issues / challenges with ADHS?

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Other legislation

• HB2081 & SB1042 – Allows for an alternative form of cremation through natural organic reduction

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Questions?

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Courtney LeVinus

Cell: (602) 390-1398

courtney@azcapitolconsulting.com