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Committee lays over bill to clarify natural organic reduction rules for rural funeral homes
Summary
Representative Hewitt presented House File 3804 to fix statutory timing and refrigeration language affecting natural organic reduction (human composting); members noted embalming timelines and operational constraints for small funeral homes; bill laid over for further drafting.
Representative Hewitt introduced House File 3804 on March 23 to adjust statutory language governing natural organic reduction (sometimes described as human composting) to reflect operational realities in rural funeral homes.
Hewitt said the prior statute had a drafting flaw requiring embalming after 30 days, which conflicts with a practical embalming timeframe; the bill would permit bodies to be kept refrigerated for up to 30 days and correct timing references so funeral homes can offer the service without expensive new equipment.
Committee members noted the statutory embalming timing inconsistency and discussed implementation in rural communities. The bill was laid over for possible inclusion while sponsors and members continue to refine language.
