Bill > HB05387

This bill aims to amend the state's general statutes to authorize terramation, which is an alternative method of human body disposition that offers an environmentally friendly option compared to traditional cremation. Terramation, also known as human composting, is a process where human remains are transformed into soil through natural decomposition, providing a sustainable approach to managing human remains that reduces carbon emissions and enables the creation of memorial soil that can be used for planting or landscaping. By adding this authorization to the state's statutes, the bill would give residents a new choice for end-of-life arrangements that aligns with ecological principles, potentially offering an alternative for individuals seeking a more environmentally conscious method of body disposition beyond traditional burial or cremation.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

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