HB1457
House · 2026 sessionBipartisanKilled in SenateNatural organic reduction of human remains
AI-generatedPermits the natural organic reduction, or composting, of human remains as an alternative method of body disposition and establishes a regulatory framework for the practice.
relative to natural organic reduction of human remains. Official record
Division of testimonyComputed by this site
9 submissionsAll 3 written submissions were individually written — no organized campaign detected.
Status
Killed in the Senate — Inexpedient to Legislate · April 23, 2026- ✓Introduced
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The record · every submission as filed
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Susan Richman for Myself Durham This is an option that should be made available. It will bring down the costs associated with burial, and is a more sustainable practice than using concrete liners, embalming fluids, or cremation. | Durham | Support | 199 | Jan 22, 2026 | |
Douglas Dodd for Myself Dover I would really like this option for myself. | Dover | Support | 43 | Jan 22, 2026 | |
Michaela Janowski for Myself Epping This is a viable, sustainable option. | Epping | Support | 37 | Jan 22, 2026 | |
Margaret Konze for Myself Pembroke Position recorded without written comment. | Pembroke | Support | — | Jan 22, 2026 | |
Peter Bixby Bixby for Myself Dover Position recorded without written comment. | Dover | Support | — | Jan 22, 2026 | |
Janet Lucas for Myself Campton Position recorded without written comment. | Campton | Support | — | Jan 22, 2026 | |
Paula Czech Lesmerises for Myself Concord Position recorded without written comment. | Concord | Support | — | Jan 22, 2026 | |
Sarah Arslanian for Myself Stratham Position recorded without written comment. | Stratham | Support | — | Jan 22, 2026 | |
Senator Daniel Innis for Myself Bradford Position recorded without written comment. | Bradford | Support | — | Jan 22, 2026 |