Relating to the licensing and regulation of persons who provide services in relation to the deceased; creating a criminal offense and increasing the punishment for an existing criminal offense; expanding the application of a fee.

HB 5278 regulates businesses that handle bodies or body parts for education and research. It requires licensing for "human body acquisition services" and "non-transplant anatomical donation organizations," which directly affect providers of these services. The bill creates new criminal penalties for violations and increases punishments for existing offenses, while expanding fee requirements for these regulated entities. These changes aim to standardize oversight and accountability in handling human remains used for educational or research purposes.