Modifies provisions relating to clinical fellowships required for licensure as a speech-language pathologist
The bill title claims to address speech-language pathologist licensure, but the provided text actually governs embalmer licensing requirements for funeral services in Missouri. It repeals and replaces sections related to funeral service education, requiring applicants to complete an accredited program, pass national and state exams, and complete supervised embalming practice (including 25 bodies under direct supervision for 12 months). Key provisions include age/education requirements, exam standards, and strict supervision rules during apprenticeship. The bill does not affect speech-language pathologists; it directly impacts individuals seeking embalmer licensure in Missouri. (Note: The title appears inconsistent with the bill's actual content based on the provided text.)
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Apr 2025
House Passage
Mar 2025
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Jan 8, 2025
Last action Apr 10, 2025
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MODERATE
This bill was expanded from addressing only speech-language pathologist licensure to repealing and replacing ten sections covering funeral service, embalming, and speech-language pathologist regulations. The changes significantly broaden the bill's scope to include comprehensive funeral service registration requirements, including new provisions for practicum students and updated embalming licensing criteria.
Scope change
The bill's scope expanded from solely regulating speech-language pathologists to also regulating funeral service professionals, including embalmers and funeral directors.
SCOPE
Added comprehensive funeral service regulations including embalming and funeral directing requirements that were not previously included in the bill.
REQUIREMENT
Changed the bill's purpose statement from repealing one section to repealing ten sections covering multiple professional registration areas.
Added new requirements for embalming students to register as practicum students with specific supervision and location restrictions.
Added detailed supervision requirements for embalming apprentices, including physical presence mandates during the first six months of training.
ELIGIBILITY
Updated embalming licensure requirements to include specific age, education, examination, and apprenticeship duration criteria.
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
19
Key actions
6
Committee
7
Apr 10, 2025
Committee
Second read and referred: Emerging Issues and Professional Registration(S)
upper
Mar 27, 2025
Lower · Passed
Third Read and Passed (H) - AYES: 149 NOES: 1 PRESENT: 1
lower
Mar 25, 2025
Lower · Passed
Perfected with Amendments (H) - HA 1, HA 2, HA 3 Adopted
lower
Mar 13, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 9 NOES: 0 PRESENT: 0
lower
Mar 11, 2025
Lower · Passed
Voted Do Pass (H)
lower
Mar 6, 2025
Committee
Referred: Rules - Administrative(H)
lower
Feb 27, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 19 NOES: 0 PRESENT: 0
lower
Feb 26, 2025
Lower · Passed
Voted Do Pass (H)
lower
Feb 6, 2025
Committee
Referred: Professional Registration and Licensing(H)
lower
Jan 8, 2025
Introduced
Introduced and Read First Time (H)
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Melanie Stinnett
RRepublican
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