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OK HB3660
OK HB3660Professions and occupations; funeral definitions; natural organic reduction; licenses; fees; Funeral Board to inspect; penalties for practice without license; effective date.
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Introduced
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
In Committee
02/25/2026
02/25/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act relating to professions and occupations; amending 59 O.S. 2021, Section 396.2, which relates to definitions; modifying certain terms to include natural organic reduction; amending 59 O.S. 2021, Section 396.3a, which relates to persons and businesses required to be licensed; requiring individuals engaged in cremating or natural organic reduction to be licensed; amending 59 O.S. 2021, Section 396.4, as amended by Section 3, Chapter 381, O.S.L. 2025 (59 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 396.4), which relates to fees; adding a fee for natural organic reduction facility license or renewal; amending 59 O.S. 2021, Section 396.12, which relates to inspection of premises; allowing the Oklahoma Funeral Board to inspect establishments that engage in organic reduction; amending 59 O.S. 2021, Section 396.12c, which relates to revocation or suspension of licenses; providing for revocation under certain conditions for organic reduction; amending 59 O.S. 2021, Section 396.29, which relates to certain cremation regulations; providing for the same regulations for organic reduction; amending 59 O.S. 2021, Section 396.32, which relates to the residue from cremated bodies; providing for regulations of residue from organically reduced bodies; amending 59 O.S. 2021, Section 396.33, as amended by Section 534, Chapter 486, O.S.L. 2025 (59 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 396.33), which relates to cremation without license and permit; making organic reduction without license or permit subject to felony charges; regulating the practice of natural organic reduction; requiring licensure; requiring record keeping; subjecting natural organic reduction facilities to inspection; providing for codification; and providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill amends Oklahoma law to include "natural organic reduction," a process that converts human remains into soil, alongside existing funeral service practices like cremation. It requires individuals and businesses involved in natural organic reduction to be licensed by the Oklahoma Funeral Board, establishes a new fee for natural organic reduction facility licenses, and allows the Board to inspect these facilities. The bill also extends regulations and penalties previously applied to cremation to natural organic reduction, including making it a felony to perform this process without a license or permit, and mandates specific record-keeping and operational standards for natural organic reduction facilities to ensure proper identification, sanitation, and environmental compliance.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Authored by Senator Murdock (principal Senate author) (on 02/25/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=hb3660&Session=2600 |
| BillText | https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20COMMITTEE%20SUBS/HCS/HB3660%20CS.PDF |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - House: Proposed Committee Substitute (full committee) 1 | https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20SUPPORT%20DOCUMENTS/BILLSUM/House/HB3660%20FULLPCS1%20BILLSUM.PDF |
| Proposed Committee Substitute (full committee) 1 | https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20COMMITTEE%20AMENDMENTS/House/HB3660%20FULLPCS1%20EDDY%20DEMPSEY-TKR.PDF |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - House: Introduced | https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20SUPPORT%20DOCUMENTS/BILLSUM/House/HB3660%20INT%20BILLSUM.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20INT/hB/HB3660%20INT.PDF |
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