Human composting bill passes Oklahoma House
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Human composting bill passes Oklahoma House with new option
The human composting bill passes Oklahoma House, creating a new option for how families handle remains after death.
House Bill 3660 legalizes natural organic reduction, also known as human composting, classifying the process as a form of cremation, according to Oklahoma House Bill 3660 summary.
The measure passed with a 59-37 vote and now moves to the Oklahoma Senate.
Human composting bill passes Oklahoma House with regulations
The human composting bill passes Oklahoma House with specific guidelines for how the process would work.
The bill defines the method as the contained conversion of human remains into soil using heat, water, and organic materials inside a licensed facility.
It also establishes licensing requirements and fees for funeral homes, ensuring the process is regulated under state law, as outlined by Oklahoma funeral service regulations.
Families would be allowed to receive the resulting soil for use in gardens or tree planting.
Human composting bill passes Oklahoma House amid debate
The human composting bill passes Oklahoma House despite debate among lawmakers.
Author Rep. Eddie Dempsey says the bill is about giving families more freedom of choice in burial options.
Opponents, including Rep. Jim Shaw, raised concerns about morality and public health risks tied to the practice.
The legislation now heads to the Senate for further consideration, according to National Conference of State Legislatures .
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