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IN SB0333

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/8/2015

Primary Sponsor

Pete Miller

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Origin

Senate

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds definition of "alkaline hydrolysis" as a disposition process that dissolves human remains using water and a chemical solution containing potassium hydroxide, sodium hydroxide, or a combination of both, with heat application.
  • Amends the definition of "cremation" in IC 23-14-31-8 to include alkaline hydrolysis as an alternative to incineration for disposition of deceased or nondeceased human body parts.
  • Alkaline hydrolysis process results in bone fragments that may be pulverized and a liquid substance.
  • Effective date is July 1, 2015.

Legislative Description

Cremation. Amends the definition of cremation to include alkaline hydrolysis.

Last Action

First Reading: referred to Committee on Corrections & Criminal Law

1/8/2015

Committee Referrals

Corrections & Criminal Law1/8/2015

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