S.F. No. 3280 Summary

• Modifies alkaline hydrolysis authorization requirements to include specific language describing the chemical dissolution process using heat, water, and alkaline solution, and acknowledges that some bone particles may become commingled during processing.

• Requires alkaline hydrolysis facilities to follow the same release procedures for hydrolyzed remains as crematories, including use of a release form and signed receipt by the person accepting delivery.

• Adds telephone number requirement to cremation authorization forms for the person authorized to accept cremated remains and clarifies that all authorized persons must sign the release form before remains can be released.

• Creates a new "release of cremated remains form" that crematories must complete, including deceased name, crematory identification number, cremation date and time, person releasing remains, and signatures of all authorized recipients.

• Reorganizes and renumbers cremation authorization form requirements for clarity while maintaining existing content regarding body handling, noncombustible materials, and mechanical reduction of remains.