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HB 7070 Failed

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

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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.

Chamber
House
Introduced
Jan 14, 2026
Last action
Jan 27, 2026 — 01/27/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Sponsor
Megan Cotter D
Session
2026
Momentum
5 · Stalled