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HF 85MINNESOTASession 2025-2026State Billdead
Did Not Advance

Minnesota House Bill 85 Modifies Mortuary Science Internship Requirements

Original title: Mortuary science internship requirements modified.

Last action · March 12, 2026: Author added Anderson, P. H.Sponsors: John Huot and 3 others

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What This Bill Proposed

Minnesota House Bill 85 allows individuals to begin registered internships while currently enrolled in an accredited program, rather than requiring completion beforehand. The bill establishes requirements for alternate supervisors, updates application and registration documentation rules, and sets supervision standards for interns who have not completed coursework in embalming and restorative arts.

Why it matters

The measure changes timeline and eligibility rules for individuals training to become licensed practitioners in Minnesota, affecting students, educational institutions, and supervising licensees.

Who It Would Have Affected

Groups the bill's text would have affected, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

mortuary science interns

Interns face modified timing rules allowing them to begin hours during school enrollment, new supervision requirements, and specific case report mandates.

Directly affected

mortuary science licensees

Licensed practitioners serving as supervisors are subject to new rules regarding primary and alternate registrations and supervision limits.

Directly affected

commissioner of health

The commissioner must review new registration documentation, issue permits, track internship hours, and review applications for initial licensure.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

When can someone start a mortuary science internship under this bill?
An individual can begin a registered internship while enrolled in an accredited program, upon completion of the program, or after achieving a passing score on both licensing examinations.
How many internship hours are required?
The internship requires a minimum of 2,080 hours, though the commissioner may waive up to 520 hours for satisfactory completion of an approved clinical or practicum.
Are interns allowed to have alternate supervisors?
Yes, applicants may register both a primary supervising licensee and an alternate supervising licensee.

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Where This Stands

This bill did not become law - Died at adjournment · introduced in the House.

Procedural history

4 actions
  1. Mar 12, 2026House
    Author added Anderson, P. H.
  2. Feb 25, 2026House
    Author added Backer
  3. Feb 17, 2026House
    Author added Schomacker
  4. Feb 10, 2025HouseIntroduced
    Introduction and first reading, referred to Health Finance and Policy

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Lobbying Activity

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Sponsors

John HuotHouse · District 56BDemocratic-Farmer-LaborPrimary sponsor
SchomackerHouseCosponsorNo profile match
Jeff BackerHouse · District 9ARepublicanCosponsor
Anderson, P. H.HouseCosponsorNo profile match

Connected Entities

John Huot, Conference of Funeral Service Examining Boards of the United States, Inc., Schomacker and 4 more
PersonJohn Huot“Primary sponsor of House File 85”Map →
OrganizationConference of Funeral Service Examining Boards of the United States, Inc.“Administers the National Board Examination”Map →
PersonSchomacker“Co-sponsor of House File 85”Map →
OrganizationUniversity of Minnesota“Offers a program of mortuary science with clinical or practicum administration”Map →
OrganizationAmerican Board of Funeral Service Education“Accrediting body for mortuary science programs”Map →
PersonJeff Backer“Co-sponsor of House File 85”Map →
PersonAnderson, P. H.“Co-sponsor of House File 85”Map →

Sources

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www.revisor.mn.gov

Analysis Score

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  • Controversy10
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