Professions and occupations; assistant funeral director's license; qualifications; fees; application; registration; suspension or revocation of license; procedure; renewal; rules and regulations; and effective date.

HB 2174 establishes a new license for "Assistant Funeral Directors" in Oklahoma, requiring applicants to complete 60 college semester hours, pass the Oklahoma Funeral Board law exam, and pay a $250 annual fee. The bill limits each licensed funeral director to employing only one assistant, who must work under their direct supervision and cannot conduct funeral services independently. It also mandates annual license renewal, continuing education, and sets specific procedures for registration, suspension, and revocation. This directly affects individuals seeking to work as assistant funeral directors and the licensed funeral directors who employ them.