SB28 Alabama 2016 Session

Updated Feb 24, 2026

Summary

Primary Sponsor: Paul Bussman
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2016
Title: Funeral Service, Board of, Sunset Law review, continued until October 1, 2020.
Summary: SB28 would continue the Alabama Board of Funeral Service in existence and functioning until October 1, 2020.
What This Bill Does
Keeps the Alabama Board of Funeral Service active and regulated through October 1, 2020. Preserves the board's governing statutes (sections 34-13-1 to 34-13-134) during that period. Reflects the Sunset Committee's recommendation and the Legislature's agreement to extend the board's existence. Takes effect immediately upon passage and governor's approval.

Who It Affects
Alabama Board of Funeral Service and its licensees (funeral directors, embalmers, and related licensees): continue to exist, operate, and be regulated through October 1, 2020.
Public consumers of funeral services in Alabama: continue to receive regulatory oversight and protections from the board through October 1, 2020.

Key Provisions
Section 1: The Sunset Committee recommends continuance of the Alabama Board of Funeral Service until October 1, 2020.
Section 2: The Board's existence and functioning, created under Sections 34-13-1 to 34-13-134, are continued until October 1, 2020, and those sections are preserved.
Section 3: The Legislature concurs in the Sunset Committee's recommendations.
Section 4: The act becomes effective immediately upon passage and approval or upon becoming law.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.
Subjects: Sunset Law