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Relating to disposition of dead bodies.

It became law on Sep 25, 2021.

OR HB 2574 · House Bill · 2021 Regular Session

Stage
Became law
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House
Sponsors
+3
Latest action
Sep 25, 2021

What it does

Clarifies permissibility of disposition of human bodies by alternative authorized processes including alkaline hydrolysis and natural organic reduction. Clarifies authority of State Mortuary and Cemetery Board to license and regulate alternative disposition facilities. Defines "alternative disposition facility." Extends immunity from liability for reducing remains pursuant to written agreement to alternative disposition facilities. Extends requirement for further instructions as to final disposition of cremated remains to remains reduced by alternative disposition facilities. Extends exemption from execution, appropriation for public purpose and taxation to lands held for purposes of…

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Where it stands

This bill passed and is now law.

  1. Introduced (Done)

  2. Committee (Done)

  3. Floor (Done)

  4. Law (Done)

    Sep 25, 2021

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Where it goes next

It is law in Oregon. What happens now is up to the agency that carries it out, the courts, and the place itself.

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