HB211 Alabama 2018 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: K.L. Brown
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2018
Title: Funeral Service, Board of, mortuary schools, students with valid apprenticeships or internships in another state may attend, criminal prosecution of funeral service law violations, quorum of the board, provided further, Secs. 34-13-3, 34-13-5, 34-13-6, 34-13-22 am'd.
Summary: HB 211 updates Alabama funeral service laws to allow out-of-state apprentices to attend Alabama mortuary school, clarifies court and appeal processes, and defines board quorum.
What This Bill Does
Allows students with a valid out-of-state apprenticeship or internship to attend mortuary school in Alabama without requiring an Alabama apprenticeship. Clarifies which courts have jurisdiction over criminal prosecutions under funeral service laws. Requires certain licensee appeals to be heard in the Circuit Court of Montgomery County. Sets quorum rules for the Alabama Board of Funeral Service and prohibits meetings on embalming school premises.

Who It Affects
Students who hold a valid apprenticeship or internship in another state and want to attend mortuary school in Alabama (benefit: can enroll without an Alabama apprenticeship).
Licensed funeral service professionals (funeral directors, embalmers) and the Alabama Board of Funeral Service, along with the courts that hear related prosecutions and appeals (affects where cases are heard and how board business is conducted).

Key Provisions
Amends §34-13-3 to allow out-of-state apprenticeship students to attend Alabama mortuary school if they have an active apprenticeship/internship in their state of residence.
Amends §34-13-5 to grant district courts jurisdiction over criminal prosecutions under this chapter; district attorneys may prosecute by information, indictment, or verified complaint.
Amends §34-13-6 to require certain licensee appeals to be heard in the Circuit Court of Montgomery County as prescribed in §34-13-31.
Amends §34-13-22 to provide that a quorum is a majority of the appointed board members (five or more) and to prohibit board meetings on the premises of embalming schools; such meetings’ proceedings are void.

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Subjects: Funeral Service, Board of