AFCCA Legislative Update – February 20, 2026

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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Funeral Service Foundation 2026 Scholarship Season Underway

Funeral Service Foundation Opens Academic and Professional Development Opportunities Flyer – 2026 Foundation Scholarships (one-sheet)   The Funeral Service Foundation is pleased to announce applications are open- or opening soon – for a wide range of academic and professional development scholarships for 2026. Designed to support students, new professionals and experienced practitioners, these opportunities strengthen funeral service education, uplift emerging leaders and advance excellence in care for grieving communities. This year’s scholarship season is supported …

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AFCCA Legislative Update – February 13, 2026

Provided by Capitol Consulting, LLC AFCCA Updates This week, we held productive discussions with staff and Representative Julie Willoughby (R-Chandler) regarding two key pieces of legislation Representative Willoughby is sponsoring  impacting the funeral industry. Discussed Legislation HB2181 (death certificates; funeral establishments; timeline): This bill proposes extending the current filing deadline for death certificates from 7 days to 14 days. HB2184 (fetal death; funeral homes): This measure extends the seven-day filing requirement to include fetal deaths …

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AFCCA Legislative Update – January 30, 2026

Provided by Capitol Consulting, LLC AFCCA Updates We are still in the early weeks of session, with more bill introductions anticipated before the final bill introduction deadlines begin in early February. We are actively monitoring all new developments at the legislature to ensure that you have timely information and updates. Next week brings another full slate of bill activity and committee hearings, we will continue to keep you updated as your tracked bills continue to …

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AFCCA Legislative Update – January 23, 2026

Provided by Capitol Consulting, LLC AFCCA Updates We are still in the early weeks of session, with potentially hundreds of more bill introductions anticipated before the final bill introduction deadlines begin in early February. We are actively monitoring all new developments at the legislature to ensure that you have timely information and updates. Next week brings another full slate of bill activity and committee hearings, we will continue to keep you updated as your tracked …

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AFCCA Legislative Update – January 16, 2026

Provided by Capitol Consulting, LLC This past week, over a thousand bills were introduced, of those, several would directly impact the Funeral Industry, including: HB 2181 (death certificates; funeral establishments; timeline): Sponsored by Representative Julie Willoughby, this bill would extend the deadline for death certificates from 7 days to 21 days. HB 2184 (fetal death; funeral homes): Sponsored by Representative Julie Willoughby, this bill would expand fetal death certificate registration to allow submissions at or …

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2026 CANA Learning Paths for Funeral Professionals at all Levels

Prepare for the future with cremation-first education: CANA offers online and in-person programs for every role 2026 marks a historic milestone: the sesquicentennial of modern cremation in the United States. Now that 150 years have passed since the first cremation in a modern crematory, this anniversary is more than a celebration of the past; it’s an opportunity to reflect on how far the profession has come and to look ahead at the innovations shaping its …

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AFCCA 2025 Year-End Report

Dear AFCCA Members, What a year. As we wrap up 2025, we want to take a moment to thank each of you for being part of this community — your time, energy, feedback, and commitment to professionalism and compassion keep AFCCA alive and growing. What We’ve Accomplished Together Providing Critical Updates & Regulatory Guidance This year, we shared regular updates on the rule-making process by Arizona Department of Health Services (AZDHS) for the new Human …

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The 2025 AFCCA Fall Mixer: Community, Connection and a Whole Lot of Fun

If you were anywhere near O.H.S.O. Brewery & Distillery during this year’s AFCCA Fall Mixer, you probably heard the laughter, the clinking glasses and the unmistakable sound of Arizona deathcare professionals letting loose after a long year. More than 170 people showed up ready to connect, celebrate and support a great cause, and our community absolutely delivered. From the first check-in to the last raffle ticket, the room stayed buzzing. Our members showed up with …

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December 2025 Legislative Update from Capitol Consulting

Posted on Behalf of Capitol Consulting 2025 Session Recap After a tense 169- day session marked by a record number of vetoes and three different proposed budgets, the Legislature adjourned Sine Die on Friday, June 27 and 1:20pm, narrowly avoiding a government shutdown. Lawmakers passed a record 438 bills and 174 were vetoed by Governor Katie Hobbs. Ultimately the Legislature approved a $17.6 billion bipartisan budget, negotiated primarily by the Senate and the Governor. 2026 …

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