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This bill amends various sections of the Revised Code of Washington (RCW) to update definitions and regulations related to human remains, including the addition of new terms like "alkaline hydrolysis" and "natural organic reduction." Key provisions include: - Defining "human remains" to include remains following cremation, alkaline hydrolysis, or natural organic reduction. - Establishing new definitions and regulations for alkaline hydrolysis and natural organic reduction facilities. - Updating existing laws related to the handling, disposition, and permitting requirements for human remains, including after cremation, alkaline hydrolysis, or natural organic reduction. - Requiring a license or endorsement to operate a crematory, alkaline hydrolysis, or natural organic reduction facility. - Amending laws related to the control and disposition of human remains, including who has the right to make decisions and the duties of those in charge of final disposition. - Prescribing penalties for violations of the new and amended provisions. - Setting an effective date of May 1, 2020 for the bill.

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https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=1162&Year=2019&Initiative=false