HB 2081 Summary

• Adds definition of "natural organic reduction" as the contained, accelerated conversion of human remains to soil

• Amends cremation definition to include natural organic reduction and soil as possible end products, in addition to bone fragments

• Updates references to cremated remains and processed cremated remains to include soil resulting from natural organic reduction processes

• Renumbers all subsequent definitions in section 32-1301 to accommodate the new natural organic reduction definition

• Modifies crematory regulations in section 32-1398 to reference soil alongside bone fragments in provisions governing retort and processor operations