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IN HB1240
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/5/2026
Primary Sponsor
Mark Genda
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AI Summary
- Expands the definition of "cremation" to include alkaline hydrolysis, a process that dissolves human remains using water, potassium hydroxide or sodium hydroxide, and heat, leaving only bone fragments and liquid
- Requires the State Board of Funeral and Cemetery Service to adopt rules governing alkaline hydrolysis facilities, chambers, equipment, transportation of remains, and supervision by licensed funeral directors by July 1, 2026
- Prohibits crematory authorities from requiring caskets or embalming for alkaline hydrolysis; human remains not in caskets must be in leak-resistant, consumable containers
- Mandates that facilities obtain federal, state, and local permits for disposing of liquid byproducts from the alkaline hydrolysis process
- Effective July 1, 2026, with emergency declaration requiring rulemaking to be completed by that date
Legislative Description
Dissolution of human remains.
Last Action
First reading: referred to Committee on Commerce, Small Business and Economic Development
1/5/2026
Committee Referrals
Commerce, Small Business and Economic Development1/5/2026
Full Bill Text
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