IN HB1285

Establishes alkaline hydrolysis as a legal method for disposing of human remains in Indiana, effective July 1, 2013

Defines alkaline hydrolysis as dissolving remains in a chamber using water and potassium hydroxide or sodium hydroxide with heat, until only bone fragments and liquid remain

Requires the State Board of Funeral and Cemetery Service to adopt rules by January 1, 2014, governing dissolution facilities, chambers, pulverization standards, and transportation of remains

Restricts alkaline hydrolysis to licensed funeral directors operating on licensed funeral home premises, using equipment exclusively designated for human remains

Creates criminal penalties including Class D felony for performing alkaline hydrolysis without proper authorization or violating procedures, and Class A misdemeanor for operating without registration