HB 1240

Indiana House bill in Session 2026.

Status: in_committee. Latest action: January 5, 2026.

Dissolution of human remains.

Bill ID IN-2026-HB-1240
Session 2026
Status in_committee
Committee Commerce, Small Business and Economic Development
House in_committee 2026-01-05
Summary

Amends the definition of cremation to include alkaline hydrolysis 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 alkaline hydrolysis facilities. Adds alkaline hydrolysis to statutes that allow for burial or cremation.

Sponsor
Mark Genda
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Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-01-05 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-01-05 Status in_committee
2026-01-05 Latest Action First reading: referred to Committee on Commerce, Small Business and Economic Development
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