IL HB5425

Creates the Natural Organic Reduction Regulation Act, establishing a legal framework for human composting as an alternative to burial or cremation in Illinois, effective June 1, 2026

Allows any person, cemetery, crematory, funeral establishment, corporation, or other entity to erect, maintain, and operate a natural organic reduction facility with proper licensing from the State Comptroller

Requires a $100 application fee for disposition authority licensure and annual reporting with a $25 fee plus $5 per reduction performed, with facilities subject to local, state, and federal health and environmental regulations

Defines natural organic reduction as transforming human remains into soil using accelerated decomposition with organic materials in stainless steel, leakproof vessels that meet CDC pathogen destruction requirements

Establishes comprehensive regulations including authorization requirements, recordkeeping, personnel training, handling of reduced remains, liability limitations, and penalties for violations including $5 daily fines for late annual reports