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Introduced
03/03/2023
03/03/2023
In Committee
03/03/2023
03/03/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/16/2023
06/16/2023
Introduced Session
2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This act would provide for the creation, operation and duties of natural organic reduction facilities as cemetery corporations for the contained, accelerated conversion of human remains to soil. This act would take effect upon passage.
AI Summary
This bill amends the laws governing funeral director/embalmers and funeral service establishments in Rhode Island to include provisions for natural organic reduction facilities. The key provisions of the bill are:
1. It renames the chapter to "Funeral Director/Embalmer, Funeral Service Establishments and Natural Organic Reduction" to reflect the new additions.
2. It defines new terms related to natural organic reduction, such as "natural organic reduction," "natural organic reduction facility," and "natural organic reduction authorization."
3. It establishes requirements and procedures for the operation of natural organic reduction facilities, including approval, maintenance, privacy, identification of remains, and the processing and disposition of remains.
4. It requires that employees of natural organic reduction facilities be certified by an organization approved by the Department of Health, with certifications renewed every 5 years.
5. The bill takes effect upon passage.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (10)
Michelle McGaw (D)*,
Edith Ajello (D),
Lauren Carson (D),
Megan Cotter (D),
Robert Craven (D),
Katie Kazarian (D),
Rebecca Kislak (D),
David Place (R),
Enrique Sanchez (D),
June Speakman (D),
Last Action
Committee recommended measure be held for further study (on 05/09/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://status.rilegislature.gov/ |
| BillText | https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText23/HouseText23/H6045.pdf |
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