A bill for an act relating to the natural organic reduction of human remains.

This bill establishes regulations for businesses offering "human composting" (natural organic reduction), which converts human remains into soil. It requires facilities to obtain a license from Iowa's board of mortuary science, meet specific facility standards (including secure refrigeration and processing equipment), and follow strict handling procedures for bodies and remains. The law directly affects funeral homes and new composting businesses, requiring written authorization from decedents' designees, prohibiting commingling of remains, and mandating tracking systems. Key provisions include a $425 license fee, annual renewal requirements, and rules for accepting bodies only from licensed funeral homes.