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MD HB677Reduction Facilities and Veterans Service Organizations - Hydrolyzed and Soil Remains - Immunity
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Introduced
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
In Committee
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Providing that a registered reduction operator is not civilly liable for transferring and a veterans service organization is not civilly liable for receiving unclaimed hydrolyzed or soil remains of a veteran or an eligible dependent of a veteran for the purposes of disposition if acting in good faith.
AI Summary
This bill provides immunity from civil lawsuits for registered reduction operators and veterans service organizations when handling unclaimed hydrolyzed or soil remains of veterans or their dependents. A "registered reduction operator" is an individual authorized to run a facility that converts human remains into soil through a process called "natural organic reduction," which is the accelerated conversion of human remains into soil. The bill clarifies that these operators will not be held responsible if they transfer these remains in good faith, and similarly, veterans service organizations will not be held responsible if they receive these remains in good faith for the purpose of their disposition. This change aims to facilitate the proper handling and disposition of these remains by removing potential legal barriers for the organizations involved.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (7)
LaToya Nkongolo (R)*,
Steve Arentz (R),
Mike Griffith (R),
Darrell Odom (D),
Mike Rogers (D),
Stuart Schmidt (R),
Gary Simmons (D),
Last Action
House Health Hearing (13:30:00 2/18/2026 ) (on 02/18/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0677?ys=2026RS |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/hb/hb0677f.pdf |
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