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Introduced
04/15/2021
04/15/2021
In Committee
04/15/2021
04/15/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/30/2022
06/30/2022
Introduced Session
151st General Assembly
Bill Summary
This Act authorizes the process of natural organic reduction to be used in this State. Natural organic reduction is also known as human composting. This process uses large tanks or similar vessels to hold human remains together with straw, wood chips, or other natural materials for about 30 days. The human remains and organic materials, mixed together with warm air, are periodically turned and the composting process eventually results in reduction of the human remains to a soil material that can then be provided to the deceased individual's family. Natural organic reduction is considered a more eco-friendly cremation alternative, forgoing the usage of formaldehyde and the release of carbon dioxide and mercury into the atmosphere. The process also uses 1/8 the energy of cremation.
AI Summary
This bill authorizes the process of natural organic reduction, also known as human composting, to be used in Delaware. Natural organic reduction involves holding human remains together with natural materials like straw and wood chips in large tanks for about 30 days, after which the remains are reduced to a soil-like material that can be provided to the deceased's family. This process is considered more eco-friendly than cremation, as it avoids the use of formaldehyde and release of carbon dioxide and mercury. The bill also makes various technical changes to the state's laws related to the disposition of human remains, including cremation and natural organic reduction.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (7)
Andria Bennett (D)*,
Sean Lynn (D)*,
Paul Baumbach (D),
Larry Lambert (D),
Eric Morrison (D),
Dave Sokola (D),
Laura Sturgeon (D),
Last Action
Introduced and Assigned to Health & Human Development Committee in House (on 04/15/2021)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=58585 |
| BillText | https://legis.delaware.gov/json/BillDetail/GenerateHtmlDocument?legislationId=58585&legislationTypeId=1&docTypeId=2&legislationName=HB165 |
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