relative to the regulation of funeral directors.
Sponsored By: Jennifer M Rhodes (Republican)
Signed by Governor
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Bill Overview
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New licensing path for associate funeral directors
The law creates a New Hampshire licensing path for associate funeral directors, effective 60 days after passage. People must pass board-approved exams and obtain an associate funeral director license from the Office of Professional Licensure and Certification. Without meeting these requirements, they cannot work or present themselves as associate funeral directors. The law removes the prior requirement for licensing through a written exam in another state. It also removes the requirement to secure potential funeral director employment or commit to buying an existing New Hampshire funeral home.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Jennifer M Rhodes
Republican • House
Cosponsors
Howard Pearl
r • Senate
Jonah Orion Wheeler
Democratic • House
Terry W Roy
Republican • House
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
Actions Timeline
Signed by Governor Ayotte 04/03/2026; Chapter 22; eff: 06/02/2026
4/6/2026HouseEnrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 03/26/2026); SJ 8
3/26/2026SenateEnrolled 03/26/2026 HJ 9 P. 2
3/26/2026HouseOught to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/12/2026; SJ 6
3/6/2026SenateCommittee Report: Ought to Pass, 03/12/2026; Vote 4-0; CC; SC 9
3/5/2026SenateHearing: 03/04/2026, Room 103, SH, 09:20 am; SC 7
2/19/2026SenateIntroduced 02/05/2026 and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration; SJ 4
2/13/2026SenateOught to Pass with Amendment 2026-0337h: MA VV 02/12/2026 HJ 4 P. 4
2/12/2026HouseAmendment # 2026-0337h: AA VV 02/12/2026 HJ 4 P. 4
2/12/2026HouseCommittee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0337h 01/28/2026 (Vote 13-0; CC) HC 6 P. 5
2/3/2026HouseExecutive Session: 01/22/2026 10:00 am GP 153
2/3/2026HousePublic Hearing: 01/22/2026 10:00 am GP 153
1/14/2026HouseIntroduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Executive Departments and Administration HJ 1 P. 7
12/1/2025House
Bill Text
Enrolled
3/26/2026
Introduced
12/1/2025
CHAPTERED FINAL VERSION
Version adopted by both bodies
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