SB 135 IN

Alkaline hydrolysis for animal remains disposal.

IN · session 2026 · Senate · bill

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Introduced Jan 5, 2026

Latest action (Jan 5, 2026) First reading: referred to Committee on Commerce and Technology

Summary

Authorizes alkaline hydrolysis as a lawful method of animal remains disposal in Indiana. Requires the state board of animal health to adopt standards for construction, operation, and biosecurity of alkaline hydrolysis. Requires the Indiana department of environmental management to adopt various regulations on alkaline hydrolysis. Defines zoning powers of a local unit regulating the disposal plant performing alkaline hydrolysis.

Sponsor (1)

Justin Busch Republican · author

Action history (2)

Jan 5, 2026 Authored by Senator Busch · upper
Jan 5, 2026 First reading: referred to Committee on Commerce and Technology · upper

Subjects

AGENCIES; Board of Animal Health (BOAH)AGENCIES; Department of Environmental Management (IDEM)ANIMALS; Domestic Animals and PetsDEATH AND DECEASED; Disposition of RemainsZONING AND PLANNING

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