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MA S1391

MA S1391
To promote the option of alkaline hydrolysis (AH)

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Introduced
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to promote the option of alkaline hydrolysis (AH). Public Health.

AI Summary

This bill aims to promote the option of alkaline hydrolysis (AH), which is a process that uses chemicals, heat, agitation, pressure or other methods to accelerate the natural decomposition of a body and reduce it to inorganic bone fragments and a sterile solution. The bill amends several sections of Massachusetts' General Laws to include AH alongside cremation as a method of body disposal. It requires facilities offering AH to submit annual reports to the Department of Public Health, and directs the Department to provide written notice and guidance to cemeteries, crematories, and AH facilities on the provisions of this Act.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Accompanied H4036 (on 05/26/2022)
(19 Companion Bills)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S1391
Bill https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S1391.pdf
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