HB 2081 -- EMBALMERS

SPONSOR:  Dougherty

COMMITTEE ACTION:  Voted "do pass by consent" by the Special
Committee on Professional Registration and Licensing by a vote of
8 to 0.

This bill revises the definition of "practice of embalming" to
include the chemical preparation of a dead human body for
disposition as well as all activities leading up to and including
arterial and cavity embalming.

FISCAL NOTE:  No impact on state funds in FY 2009, FY 2010, and
FY 2011.

PROPONENTS:  Supporters say the bill will ensure that there is a
clear understanding of the practice of embalming resulting in
better consumer protection.

Testifying for the bill was Representative Dougherty.

OPPONENTS:  There was no opposition voiced to the committee.

Missouri House of Representatives
94th General Assembly, 2nd Regular Session
Last Updated October 15, 2008 at 3:11 pm