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HB 1240 IN

Dissolution of human remains.

IN · session 2026 · Assembly / House · bill

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Introduced Jan 5, 2026

Latest action (Jan 5, 2026) First reading: referred to Committee on Commerce, Small Business and Economic Development

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.

Sponsor (1)
2 coauthors / cosponsors

Action history (3)
  1. Jan 5, 2026 Coauthored by Representatives Clere, Hamilton · lower
  2. Jan 5, 2026 Authored by Representative Genda · lower
  3. Jan 5, 2026 First reading: referred to Committee on Commerce, Small Business and Economic Development · lower
Subjects
AGENCIES; Professional Licensing Agency (PLA)DEATH AND DECEASED; Disposition of Remains

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