2025 House Bill 5077

Cemeteries and funerals: other; consent for subcontracting care of a decedent; require.

A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled “Occupational code,” by amending sections 1805 and 1810 (MCL 339.1805 and 339.1810), section 1805 as amended by 2020 PA 265 and section 1810 as amended by 2023 PA 204.

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House Bills 5076 and 5077 strengthen Michigan’s mortuary and funeral service regulations by requiring written consent for embalming and subcontracted funeral care, clarifying professional standards, and enhancing transparency, ethical practices, and family rights in the handling of deceased individuals.

Introduced in the House

Sept. 26, 2025

Introduced by Rep. Matt Bierlein (R-97)

Referred to the Committee on Government Operations