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OregonSB 8722025 Regular SessionSenate

Relating to disciplinary actions imposed by the State Mortuary and Cemetery Board.

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Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

3 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 2 mixed.

Death-care trainees face stricter return rules

Mortuary or cemetery trainees can apply to register again within one year after their suspension or revocation period ends. Oregon’s mortuary board can now deny that application instead of being required to approve it. The board can approve no more than two reregistrations. The changes apply to conduct on or after the law’s effective date.

Emergency death-care orders and hearing deadlines

Oregon’s mortuary board can issue an emergency suspension without a hearing when it reasonably believes a violation occurred, is occurring, or is imminent. This covers violations of the mortuary and cemetery law or related board rules or orders. The board can also order a person to stop violations and take corrective action. Hearing requests are due within 90 days after an emergency suspension order is mailed, or 21 days after a cease-and-desist order is mailed. These powers apply to conduct on or after the law’s effective date.

Stronger penalties for death-care professionals

Oregon’s State Mortuary and Cemetery Board has broader powers to discipline license holders and trainees through state contested-case procedures. Grounds include violations of Oregon chapters 97, 432, and 692, plus board rules. The board can reprimand, limit practice, impose probation, suspend, permanently revoke, or deny a license or renewal. Civil fines can reach $5,000 per violation, up from $1,000. These changes apply to conduct on or after the law’s effective date.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

There is no primary sponsor on record.

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 86 • No: 11

House vote • 6/3/2025

Third reading. Carried by Reschke. Passed.

Yes: 51 • No: 3

House vote • 5/20/2025

Commerce and Consumer Protection: Heard and Reported Out

Yes: 7 • No: 1

Senate vote • 4/10/2025

Third reading. Carried by Manning Jr. Passed.

Yes: 22 • No: 7

Senate vote • 3/26/2025

Judiciary: Heard and Reported Out with Amendments

Yes: 6 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Effective date, January 1, 2026.

    6/20/2025Senate

  2. Chapter 316, 2025 Laws.

    6/20/2025Senate

  3. Governor signed.

    6/11/2025Senate

  4. Speaker signed.

    6/4/2025House

  5. President signed.

    6/4/2025Senate

  6. Third reading. Carried by Reschke. Passed.

    6/3/2025House

  7. Rules suspended. Carried over to June 3, 2025 Calendar.

    6/2/2025House

  8. Rules suspended. Carried over to June 2, 2025 Calendar.

    5/29/2025House

  9. Rules suspended. Carried over to May 29, 2025 Calendar.

    5/28/2025House

  10. Second reading.

    5/27/2025House

  11. Recommendation: Do pass.

    5/23/2025House

  12. Work Session held.

    5/20/2025House

  13. Public Hearing held.

    5/13/2025House

  14. Referred to Commerce and Consumer Protection.

    4/15/2025House

  15. First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

    4/10/2025House

  16. Third reading. Carried by Manning Jr. Passed.

    4/10/2025Senate

  17. Carried over to 04-10 by unanimous consent.

    4/9/2025Senate

  18. Carried over to 04-09 by unanimous consent.

    4/8/2025Senate

  19. Second reading.

    4/7/2025Senate

  20. Recommendation: Do pass with amendments. (Printed A-Eng.)

    4/4/2025Senate

  21. Work Session held.

    3/26/2025Senate

  22. Work Session held.

    3/25/2025Senate

  23. Public Hearing held.

    2/25/2025Senate

  24. Referred to Judiciary.

    1/17/2025Senate

  25. Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.

    1/13/2025Senate

Bill Text

  • SJUD Amendment -1 (Proposed)

    3/26/2025

    PDF

  • SJUD Amendment -2 (Proposed)

    3/26/2025

    PDF

  • SJUD Amendment -3 (Adopted)

    3/26/2025

    PDF

  • SJUD Amendment -1 (Proposed)

    3/25/2025

    PDF

  • SJUD Amendment -2 (Proposed)

    3/25/2025

    PDF

  • SJUD Amendment -3 (Proposed)

    3/25/2025

    PDF

  • A-Engrossed

    PDF

  • Enrolled

    PDF

  • Introduced

    PDF

  • Senate Amendments to Introduced

    PDF

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