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Committee hears testimony on legalizing natural organic reduction as an option for disposition
Summary
Sponsors and proponents said HB 591 would authorize natural organic reduction (human composting) in Ohio as an affordable, sustainable disposition option, and discussed licensing, oversight, and PFAS concerns; no vote was taken.
Proponents told the House General Government Committee that House Bill 591 would add natural organic reduction as a legally recognized disposition option and provide families an affordable and environmentally minded alternative to burial or cremation.
A sponsor said the bill "simply permits natural organic reduction as an alternative to burial and cremation services," and that the policy would align Ohio with…
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