IN SB0135

Authorizes alkaline hydrolysis as a lawful method of animal remains disposal in Indiana, effective July 1, 2026, defining the process as dissolution using potassium hydroxide and/or sodium hydroxide with heat and pressure to produce bone fragments and sterile liquid effluent.

Requires the State Board of Animal Health to adopt rules establishing minimum equipment requirements, biosecurity procedures, operator training, emergency shutdown protocols, and acceptable methods for handling residual bone material.

Directs the Indiana Department of Environmental Management to establish wastewater, effluent, and discharge standards, including when NPDES permits are required and streamlined pathways for small-volume veterinary or agricultural systems.

Excludes alkaline hydrolysis facilities from classification as incinerators, crematories, solid waste processing facilities, or medical waste processors under state environmental and zoning laws.

Allows local units to regulate facility location but prohibits them from classifying alkaline hydrolysis facilities as incinerators/crematories or imposing zoning requirements more restrictive than those for comparable veterinary or agricultural waste-handling facilities.