HB 747 Hawaii House · 2025 Regular Session

RELATING TO HUMAN REMAINS.

HB 747 legalizes natural organic reduction (human composting) as a method for treating and disposing of human remains. This bill directly affects funeral providers, cemeteries, and individuals choosing this alternative to traditional burial or cremation. The key provision permits licensed facilities to use a process that converts human remains into soil-like compost through natural decomposition. The law would establish regulatory standards for this disposal method, making it a legal option for end-of-life care.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 17, 2025 Last action Jan 21, 2025
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Jan 21, 2025
Committee
Referred to HLT, CPC, JHA, referral sheet 2
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Jan 21, 2025
Introduced
Introduced and Pass First Reading.
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Jan 17, 2025
Introduced
Pending introduction.
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Luke Evslin
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