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MN SF3134
Human remains conversion to basic elements using natural organic reduction; natural organic reduction facilities licensure requirements establishment
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Introduced
03/27/2023
03/27/2023
In Committee
03/21/2024
03/21/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/20/2024
05/20/2024
Introduced Session
93rd Legislature 2023-2024
Bill Summary
A bill for an act relating to health; permitting the conversion of human remains to basic elements using natural organic reduction; establishing licensure requirements for natural organic reduction facilities; establishing licensure fees; amending Minnesota Statutes 2022, sections 149A.02, subdivisions 3, 16, 26a, 27, 35, 37c, by adding subdivisions; 149A.03; 149A.65, by adding a subdivision; 149A.70, subdivisions 1, 2, 3, 5; 149A.71, subdivisions 2, 4; 149A.72, subdivisions 3, 9; 149A.73, subdivision 1; 149A.74, subdivision 1; 149A.93, subdivision 3; 149A.94, subdivisions 1, 3, 4; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 149A.
AI Summary
This bill permits the conversion of human remains to basic elements using natural organic reduction and establishes licensure requirements for natural organic reduction facilities in Minnesota. It amends existing laws related to the funeral industry, including defining new terms like "natural organic reduction" and "naturally reduced remains," and giving the Minnesota Commissioner of Health authority to license and regulate natural organic reduction facilities. The bill also requires specific procedures for natural organic reduction, such as the use of contained reduction vessels, the handling of bodies, and the processing and release of the naturally reduced remains.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services, Justice
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Comm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to Health and Human Services (on 03/21/2024)
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