IA HF2432

Legalizes "natural reduction" (human composting) as a method for handling human remains, defined as the contained, accelerated conversion of human remains to soil

Requires natural reduction services to be provided only by licensed funeral directors operating within licensed natural reduction establishments

Mandates the Board of Mortuary Science adopt rules for natural reduction services, including a minimum 500-foot setback between natural reduction establishments and any drinking water source

Requires the Commissioner of Insurance to adopt rules for cemetery interment of naturally reduced remains, with cemeteries needing compliance certification to accept such remains

Takes effect July 1, 2027, though the Board of Mortuary Science and Commissioner of Insurance may adopt implementation rules prior to that date