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HB 1609 IN

Disposition of human remains by composting.

IN · session 2025 · Assembly / House · bill

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Introduced Jan 21, 2025

Latest action (Jan 21, 2025) First reading: referred to Committee on Commerce, Small Business and Economic Development

Summary

Amends the definition of cremation to include natural organic reduction 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 natural organic reduction facilities. Adds natural organic reduction to statutes that allow for burial or cremation.

Sponsor (1)

Action history (2)

  1. Jan 21, 2025 Authored by Representative Miller K · lower
  2. Jan 21, 2025 First reading: referred to Committee on Commerce, Small Business and Economic Development · lower
Subjects
DEATH AND DECEASED; Cemeteries and MausoleumsPROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING; Mortuary Services

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