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 "Assistant Funeral Director" license in Oklahoma, requiring applicants to complete at least 60 semester hours from a regionally accredited college, pass an exam, and pay a $250 fee. It limits each licensed funeral director to employing only one assistant, who must work under direct supervision and cannot handle core duties like arranging funerals or interments independently. Licenses expire annually on December 31 and require renewal with continuing education, with fees and procedures aligned with existing funeral services licensing rules. The bill takes effect November 1, 2025, and amends Oklahoma Statutes to define qualifications, registration, and renewal requirements for this new license category.