Human Remains - Alkaline Hydrolysis And Natural Organic Reduction (Green Death Care Options Act)

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The Human Remains - Alkaline Hydrolysis And Natural Organic Reduction (Green Death Care Options Act) is a federal bill that aims to provide individuals with alternative environmentally friendly options for handling human remains. The main provisions of the bill include allowing for alkaline hydrolysis, a process that uses water and chemicals to break down remains, and natural organic reduction, which involves composting human remains. These methods offer more eco-friendly alternatives to traditional burial and cremation practices. The bill seeks to promote sustainability in end-of-life practices and reduce the environmental impact of conventional funeral services. If passed, this legislation could significantly change the way people choose to handle human remains after death.

• 2024-02-07: First Reading Health and Government Operations

• 2024-02-13: Hearing 3/05 at 1:00 p.m.

• 2024-03-14: Favorable with Amendments Report by Health and Government Operations

• 2024-03-14: Favorable with Amendments {863522/1 Adopted

• 2024-03-14: Second Reading Passed with Amendments

• 2024-03-18: Third Reading Passed (127-0)

• 2024-03-18: Referred Education, Energy, and the Environment

• 2024-04-01: Favorable Report by Education, Energy, and the Environment

• 2024-04-01: Favorable

• 2024-04-01: Motion Special Order until 4/2 (Senator Kagan) Adopted

• 2024-04-02: Favorable Adopted

• 2024-04-02: Second Reading Passed

• 2024-04-03: Third Reading Passed (34-12)

• 2024-04-04: Returned Passed

• 2024-05-09: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 600