Permits funeral directors to sell insurance

This bill allows licensed funeral directors to sell insurance policies specifically for funeral or burial expenses. It amends the Public Health Law to permit funeral establishments to have licensed individuals (including funeral directors) sell such insurance, removing a prior restriction. The key change clarifies that funeral directors who are licensed under New York's Insurance Law may accept compensation from insurers for selling these policies. This directly affects licensed funeral directors who choose to obtain insurance licenses and their clients seeking pre-paid funeral insurance. The bill takes effect immediately upon enactment.