A bill for an act relating to preneed sellers, sales agents and sales agent applicants, and government cemeteries.

This Iowa bill (SSB 3058) regulates preneed funeral and cemetery services, directly affecting consumers who pay in advance for future services and the businesses (preneed sellers) that offer them. Key provisions require sellers to maintain trust funds for preneed payments, limit how interest on those funds can be used, and mandate clear disclosures about regulatory oversight in contracts. It also establishes specific refund rules: sellers must adjust refunds for inflation using the U.S. Consumer Price Index, refund within 30 days for canceled agreements, and cover costs if services aren’t delivered within 48 hours of death (excluding weather delays). Additionally, the bill updates licensing requirements for sales agents, including annual renewal, continuing education, and mandatory disclosures about seller accountability.