Bill > HB2093

This bill modifies provisions relating to the disposition of human remains by introducing two new methods of final disposition: alkaline hydrolysis and natural organic reduction. Specifically, the bill defines alkaline hydrolysis as a process that reduces human remains to bone fragments and essential elements using heat, pressure, water, and base chemical agents, and natural organic reduction as the contained, accelerated conversion of human remains to soil. The legislation updates numerous existing statutes to include these new disposition methods alongside traditional options like cremation and burial, ensuring they are recognized in contexts such as funeral directing, cemetery operations, vital records, and legal definitions. The bill also updates various related terms and provisions across multiple sections of Missouri law to incorporate these new disposition methods, effectively expanding the legal framework for how human remains can be handled after death. The changes aim to provide additional options for individuals and families in managing the final disposition of human remains, reflecting evolving practices in funeral and memorial services.

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB2093&year=2026&code=R