HB 1069 Summary

• Crematories registered after July 1, 2015 must be supervised by a licensed funeral director who is responsible for compliance with all applicable laws and rules governing cremation and human remains disposition.

• Persons operating cremation chambers must receive training and be certified as crematory operators by July 1, 2016 through the Cremation Association of North America, International Cemetery/Cremation/Funeral Association, National Funeral Directors Association, or other board-approved organizations.

• Alkaline hydrolysis (chemical dissolution of human remains using potassium/sodium hydroxide and heat) is established as an alternative method for human remains disposition, with detailed procedures for authorization, performance, and final disposition of remains.

• The state board of funeral and cemetery service must adopt comprehensive rules by January 1, 2016 governing alkaline hydrolysis facilities, dissolution chambers, bone fragment pulverization, remains transportation standards, and safety requirements before July 1, 2015 implementation.

• Violations of alkaline hydrolysis procedures constitute Level 6 felonies; operating an unregistered alkaline hydrolysis facility or failing to file annual reports constitute Class A misdemeanors.