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Introduced
01/27/2021
01/27/2021
In Committee
03/05/2021
03/05/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/31/2021
05/31/2021
Introduced Session
87th Legislature Regular Session
Bill Summary
Relating to the cremation of human remains by alkaline hydrolysis.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Health and Safety Code and the Occupations Code to allow for the cremation of human remains through alkaline hydrolysis, in addition to the existing cremation process involving extreme heat and evaporation. The bill defines key terms such as "cremated remains," "cremation," and "crematory" to include the new alkaline hydrolysis process. It also requires the Texas Funeral Service Commission to adopt rules to implement the changes in law by December 1, 2021.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Referred to Public Health (on 03/05/2021)
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=87R&Bill=HB1404 | 01/28/2021 |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/87R/billtext/html/HB01404I.htm | 01/28/2021 |
| Bill | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/87R/billtext/pdf/HB01404I.pdf | 01/28/2021 |
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