Legislative record

HB 1044STATE · IndianaIn Committee

Dissolution of human remains.

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.

Voted 2/19/2025

Roll-call record

How representatives voted

70 yea·17 nay·13 other

Docket history

Action history

  1. 2/19/2025Pursuant to Senate Rule 68(b); reassigned to Committee on Commerce and Technology
  2. 2/18/2025First reading: referred to Committee on Health and Provider Services
  3. 2/7/2025Referred to the Senate
  4. 2/6/2025Senate sponsor: Senator Clark
  5. 2/6/2025Third reading: passed; Roll Call 97: yeas 70, nays 17
  6. 2/3/2025Second reading: ordered engrossed
  7. 1/30/2025Representative Hamilton added as coauthor
  8. 1/30/2025Committee report: do pass, adopted
  9. 1/27/2025Representative Clere added as coauthor
  10. 1/13/2025Reassigned to Committee on Commerce, Small Business and Economic Development