HB 7070

Rhode Island House bill in Session 2026.

Status: enacted. Latest action: June 19, 2026.

AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- FUNERAL DIRECTOR/EMBALMER AND FUNERAL SERVICE ESTABLISHMENTS.

Bill ID RI-2026-HB-7070

Session 2026

Status enacted

House enacted 2026-06-19

Summary

Provides for the operation and duties of natural organic reduction for the contained, accelerated conversion of human remains to soil. Disposition facilities would be used for either cremation or natural organic reduction.

Sponsor

McGaw

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Actions Timeline

Date	Event	Detail
2026-01-14	Introduced	Bill introduced
2026-06-19	Status	enacted
2026-06-19	Latest Action	Signed by Governor

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