2025 Regular Session • Indiana Legislature
HB1609: Disposition of human remains by composting.
Legislative Summary
Disposition of human remains by composting. Amends the definition of cremation to include natural organic reduction as a means for the dissolution of human remains. Requires the state board of funeral and cemetery service to adopt rules governing the operation of natural organic reduction facilities. Adds natural organic reduction to statutes that allow for burial or cremation.
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Bill History
1/21/2025
Authored by Representative Miller K
House of Representatives
1/21/2025
First reading: referred to Committee on Commerce, Small Business and Economic Development
House of Representatives
Status Information
Current Status
Introduced(1/21/2025)
Chamber
House of Representatives
Committee
Commerce, Small Business and Economic Development(House of Representatives)
Sponsors
Democrat: 1
Primary Sponsor
Kyle Miller
Democrat