SB 22 IN

Dissolution of human remains.

IN · session 2026 · Senate · bill

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Introduced Dec 8, 2025

Latest action (Dec 8, 2025) First reading: referred to Committee on Public Policy

Summary

Expands 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. Specifies that a person may request alkaline hydrolysis in statutes that allow for burial or cremation.

Sponsor (1)

Brett Clark Republican · author

Action history (2)

Dec 8, 2025 Authored by Senator Clark · upper
Dec 8, 2025 First reading: referred to Committee on Public Policy · upper

Subjects

AGENCIES; GenerallyDEATH AND DECEASED; Disposition of RemainsDEATH AND DECEASED; Generally

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