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SB 323 Ohio Senate · 136th Legislature (2025-2026)

Provide for the natural organic reduction of remains

Summary
To amend sections 9.15, 313.12, 759.01, 1713.36, 1721.06, 1721.18, 1721.21, 2108.15, 2108.70, 2108.72, 2108.75, 2108.82, 2108.83, 2108.84, 2108.85, 2108.86, 2108.87, 2111.13, 2743.51, 2925.01, 3705.01, 3705.18, 3705.19, 3705.20, 4511.451, 4717.01, 4717.03, 4717.04, 4717.06, 4717.07, 4717.08, 4717.11, 4717.13, 4717.14, 4717.15, 4717.20, 4717.21, 4717.22, 4717.23, 4717.24, 4717.25, 4717.26, 4717.27, 4717.28, 4717.29, 4717.30, 4717.36, 4717.41, 4767.02, 4767.05, 5120.45, 5121.11, 5121.53, 5901.25, 5901.26, 5901.27, 5901.29, and 5901.32 of the Revised Code to provide for the natural organic reduction of remains.
Issues: ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentSB 323 provides for natural organic reduction of remains, an environmentally friendly alternative to traditional burial and cremation, reducing chemical use and carbon emissions.88% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentThe bill provides for a new service by amending numerous sections related to 'Occupational Licensing and Regulation,' directly impacting employment standards for workers in the death care industry.75% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Nov 2025
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Governor
Introduced Nov 10, 2025 Last action Nov 18, 2025
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Bill Blessing
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