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MN HF3466

MN HF3466
Human remains conversion to basic elements using natural organic reduction permitted.


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Introduced
02/15/2022
In Committee
02/15/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/23/2022

Introduced Session

92nd Legislature 2021-2022

Bill Summary

A bill for an act relating to mortuary science; permitting the conversion of human remains to basic elements using natural organic reduction; amending Minnesota Statutes 2020, sections 149A.02, subdivisions 1a, 3, 9, 16, 23, 26a, 27, 30a, 32a, 34, 35, 37c, 41, by adding subdivisions; 149A.03; 149A.54; 149A.55; 149A.65, subdivision 6; 149A.70, subdivisions 1, 2, 3, 5; 149A.71, subdivisions 2, 4; 149A.72, subdivisions 3, 3a, 9; 149A.73, subdivisions 1, 2; 149A.74, subdivision 1; 149A.94, subdivisions 1, 4; 149A.941.

AI Summary

This bill permits the conversion of human remains to basic elements using natural organic reduction in addition to existing options like alkaline hydrolysis and cremation. It updates definitions and requirements related to final disposition of human remains across various sections of Minnesota Statutes. The bill adds new definitions for "natural organic reduction" and "natural organic reduction facility", and makes conforming changes throughout to incorporate this new method alongside existing practices.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Introduction and first reading, referred to Health Finance and Policy (on 02/15/2022)

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