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KS HB2780
KS HB2780Authorizing the terramation of dead human bodies in the state of Kansas and requiring all terramations to be performed by licensed terramatory operators.
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Introduced
02/17/2026
02/17/2026
In Committee
02/18/2026
02/18/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT concerning the state board of mortuary arts; authorizing terramation of dead human bodies in the state of Kansas; specifying that terramation facilities shall be licensed and comply with local and state building codes, zoning laws, ordinances and environmental standards; mandating that only licensed terramation facility operators may perform terramation; requiring a terramation authorization form signed by an authorizing agent and a coroner's permit to terramate; prohibiting the terramation of bodies with potentially hazardous implants unless removed; ensuring that terramated remains are properly identified and packed; establishing fees related to terramation; adding references to terramation where references to cremation exist in current law; amending K.S.A. 21-6106, 22a-215, 22a-246, 40-3103, 65-904, 65-1713, 65-1713a, 65-1723, 65-1727, 65-1734, 65-1751, 65-1753, 65- 3233, 65-67a03 and 75-712g and K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 65-1732, 65-2401, 65-2426a and 74-7301 and repealing the existing sections.
AI Summary
This bill authorizes and regulates "terramation," a process of converting unembalmed human remains into soil, in Kansas, requiring all terramation facilities to be licensed and comply with building codes, zoning laws, and environmental standards. It mandates that only licensed terramation facility operators can perform this process, which requires a signed authorization form from an authorizing agent and a coroner's permit. The bill also prohibits the terramation of bodies with potentially hazardous implants unless removed, ensures proper identification and packaging of terramated remains, establishes associated fees, and updates existing laws to include references to terramation where cremation was previously mentioned.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
Federal and State Affairs (House)
Last Action
House Referred to Committee on Federal and State Affairs (on 02/18/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/hb2780/ |
| BillText | https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/hb2780_00_0000.pdf |
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