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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
04/01/2026
04/01/2026
Crossed Over
03/25/2026
03/25/2026
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 updates Oklahoma law to include "natural organic reduction," a process that converts human remains into soil, alongside existing definitions and regulations for cremation. It requires individuals and businesses involved in natural organic reduction to be licensed by the Oklahoma Funeral Board, establishes a new license fee for natural organic reduction facilities, and grants the Board the authority to inspect these facilities. The bill also extends existing regulations and penalties, including those for practicing without a license which can lead to felony charges, to cover natural organic reduction. Furthermore, it mandates specific record-keeping requirements for natural organic reduction facilities and outlines detailed operational and safety standards for these facilities, including temperature controls, pathogen destruction, and residue testing, to ensure public health and environmental protection.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Second Reading referred to Business and Insurance (on 04/01/2026)
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