Dissolution of human remains.

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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.

Chamber: House
Introduced: Jan 5, 2026
Last action: Jan 5, 2026 — First reading: referred to Committee on Commerce, Small Business and Economic Development
Session: 2026
Momentum: 31 · Low

PASSAGE PROBABILITY

1% Unlikely

Why this number

Stage base In Committee — base rate 13%, measured from IN's completed sessions
Momentum -4 31/100 from the pace of recorded action
Time since last action -22 278 days quiet

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