Provided by Capitol Consulting, LLC AFCCA Updates The Department of Health Services rules for the Funeral Board Incorporation have been officially posted on the Governor’s Regulatory Review Council website, officially marking the beginning of their review process. This process can last between five and nine weeks. We will be monitoring closely and keep you informed as the rules continue to move through the review and approval process. HB2184 (fetal death; funeral homes) sponsored by Representative …

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Provided by Capitol Consulting, LLC AFCCA Updates HB2184 (fetal death; funeral homes) sponsored by Representative Julie Willoughby (R – Chandler) now extends the timeline for completing and registering death certificates from seven calendar days to 14 days, excluding weekends and holidays. Additionally, it mandates that funeral establishments obtain a disposition-transit permit for the transfer of unborn human remains from a hospital or clinic when specific gestational or weight criteria are met and the woman authorizes …

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Provided by Capitol Consulting, LLC AFCCA Updates Last week, HB2184 (fetal death; funeral homes) sponsored by Representative Julie Willoughby (R – Chandler) was amended by a strike everything amendment. The new bill text is the same as SB1668 (disposition; remains; authorization; legal decision making), originally sponsored by Senator Shwanna Bolick. This legislation extends the timeline for completing and registering death certificates from seven calendar days to 14 days, excluding weekends and holidays. Additionally, it mandates …

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Provided by Capitol Consulting, LLC The oral proceedings for the final draft rules took place on Monday this week. Both the Association and the Department expressed gratitude for the robust stakeholder process, and the Department emphasized the importance of industry input, especially during the rulemaking process. Ultimately, the final version of the rules will go through the Governor’s Regulatory Review Council (GRRC) approval process. This process can be long and tedious, even in its expedited …

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Provided by Capitol Consulting, LLC AFCCA Updates This week, we met with Senator Shwanna Bolick regarding SB1668 (disposition; remains; authorization; legal decision making). This bill is a combination of HB2181 (death certificates; funeral establishments; timeline) and HB2184 (fetal death; funeral homes) both sponsored by Representative Julie Willoughby (R – Chandler). This legislation extends the timeline for completing and registering death certificates from seven calendar days to 14 days, excluding weekends and holidays. Additionally, it mandates …

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Provided by Capitol Consulting, LLC AFCCA Updates This week, SB1668 (disposition; remains; authorization; legal decision making), sponsored by Senator Shwanna Bolick, made its way out of the Regulatory Affairs and Government Efficiency committee on a party line vote (4-3). This bill is a combination of HB2181 (death certificates; funeral establishments; timeline) and HB2184 (fetal death; funeral homes) both sponsored by Representative Julie Willoughby (R – Chandler). This legislation extends the timeline for completing and registering …

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