HB 1044 IN
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Summary
Amends the definition of cremation to include alkaline hydrolysis as a means for the dissolution of human remains. Requires the state board of funeral and cemetery service to adopt rules governing the operation of alkaline hydrolysis facilities. Adds alkaline hydrolysis to statutes that allow for burial or cremation.
Sponsors (2)
- Mark Genda Republican · author
- Brett Clark Republican · sponsor
3 coauthors / cosponsors
- Steve Bartels Republican · coauthor
- Edward Clere Independent · coauthor
- Carey Hamilton Democratic · coauthor
Action history (13)
- Jan 8, 2025 Coauthored by Representative Bartels · lower
- Jan 8, 2025 First reading: referred to Committee on Public Health · lower
- Jan 8, 2025 Authored by Representative Genda · lower
- Jan 13, 2025 Reassigned to Committee on Commerce, Small Business and Economic Development · lower
- Jan 27, 2025 Representative Clere added as coauthor · lower
- Jan 30, 2025 Representative Hamilton added as coauthor · lower
- Jan 30, 2025 Committee report: do pass, adopted · lower
- Feb 3, 2025 Second reading: ordered engrossed · lower
- Feb 6, 2025 Senate sponsor: Senator Clark · lower
- Feb 6, 2025 Third reading: passed; Roll Call 97: yeas 70, nays 17 · lower
- Feb 7, 2025 Referred to the Senate · lower
- Feb 18, 2025 First reading: referred to Committee on Health and Provider Services · upper
- Feb 19, 2025 Pursuant to Senate Rule 68(b); reassigned to Committee on Commerce and Technology · upper
Subjects
DEATH AND DECEASED; Disposition of Remains
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