Bill > SB0049

This bill amends existing Utah law to formally recognize and regulate "natural organic reduction," a process that converts human remains into soil. It clarifies definitions related to funeral services, including alkaline hydrolysis and now natural organic reduction, and updates regulations for funeral service directors and establishments to include this new disposition method. The bill also establishes specific authorization forms and procedures for natural organic reduction, similar to those for alkaline hydrolysis, and outlines responsibilities for handling and disposing of the resulting soil. Importantly, it prohibits the knowing use of these remains to grow food for human consumption and sets an effective date of May 6, 2026.

Health and Social Services

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