SB 22

                                                            Introduced Version
            SENATE BILL No. 22
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              DIGEST OF INTRODUCED BILL
Citations Affected: IC 5-2-6.1-1.2; IC 6-1.1-1-4.7; IC 10-14-1-3.5;
IC 12-7-2-51.3; IC 16-18-2-88.4; IC 23-14; IC 25-1; IC 25-15; IC 29-2;
IC 30-2-13; IC 35-31.5-2-72.7; IC 36-1-2.
Synopsis: Dissolution of human remains. Expands the definition of
"cremation" to include alkaline hydrolysis as a means for the
dissolution of human remains. Requires the state board of funeral and
cemetery service to adopt rules governing the operation of alkaline
hydrolysis facilities. Adds alkaline hydrolysis to statutes that allow for
burial or cremation. Specifies that a person may request alkaline
hydrolysis in statutes that allow for burial or cremation.
Effective: Upon passage; July 1, 2026.
                                Clark
   December 8, 2025, read first time and referred to Committee on Public Policy.
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            Second Regular Session of the 124th General Assembly (2026)
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                    SENATE BILL No. 22
    A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning
 business and other associations.
     Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Indiana:
1    SECTION 1. IC 5-2-6.1-1.2 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA CODE
2 AS A NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY
3 1, 2026]: Sec. 1.2. As used in this chapter, "cremation" has the
4 meaning set forth in IC 23-14-31-8.
5    SECTION 2. IC 6-1.1-1-4.7 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA CODE
6 AS A NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY
7 1, 2026]: Sec. 4.7. "Crematory" has the meaning set forth in
8 IC 23-14-31-11.
9    SECTION 3. IC 10-14-1-3.5 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA CODE
10 AS A NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY
11 1, 2026]: Sec. 3.5. "Cremation" has the meaning set forth in
12 IC 23-14-31-8.
13    SECTION 4. IC 12-7-2-51.3 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA CODE
14 AS A NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY
15 1, 2026]: Sec. 51.3. "Cremation" or "cremate", for purposes of
16 IC 12-20, has the meaning set forth in IC 23-14-31-8.
17    SECTION 5. IC 16-18-2-88.4 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA
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1 CODE AS A NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS
2 [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2026]: Sec. 88.4. "Cremation" or "cremate"
3 has the meaning set forth in IC 23-14-31-8.
4    SECTION 6. IC 23-14-31-0.3 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA
5 CODE AS A NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS
6 [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2026]: Sec. 0.3. As used in this chapter,
7 "alkaline hydrolysis" means the dissolution of human remains by:
8      (1) placing the human remains in water and a chemical
9      solution that includes:
10(A) potassium hydroxide;
11(B) sodium hydroxide; or
12(C) a combination of potassium hydroxide and sodium
13hydroxide; and
14      (2) introducing heat;
15 to break down the human remains to only bone fragments that may
16 be pulverized and a liquid substance.
17    SECTION 7. IC 23-14-31-0.4 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA
18 CODE AS A NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS
19 [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2026]: Sec. 0.4. As used in this chapter,
20 "alkaline hydrolysis chamber" means an enclosed space that:
21      (1) is specifically created for alkaline hydrolysis; and
22      (2) is able to be completely sealed during alkaline hydrolysis.
23    SECTION 8. IC 23-14-31-0.5 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA
24 CODE AS A NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS
25 [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2026]: Sec. 0.5. As used in this chapter,
26 "alkaline hydrolysis facility" means a structure in which human
27 remains undergo, or are intended to undergo, alkaline hydrolysis.
28    SECTION 9. IC 23-14-31-7 IS AMENDED TO READ AS
29 FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2026]: Sec. 7. (a) As used in this
30 chapter, "cremated remains" means all human remains recovered after
31 the completion of the cremation of a human body or body part,
32 including the residue of any foreign materials, nonmetallic casket
33 material, dental work, or eyeglasses that were cremated with the human
34 remains but excluding any prosthetic or medical device.
35    (b) The term includes hydrolyzed remains.
36    SECTION 10. IC 23-14-31-8 IS AMENDED TO READ AS
37 FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2026]: Sec. 8. As used in this
38 chapter, "cremation" or "cremate" means the following:
39      (1) The:
40(A) incineration of:
41(i) the body of a deceased person individual; or
42(ii) a body part of a nondeceased person individual; and
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1(B) the mechanical or manual reduction of identifiable bone
2fragments to unidentifiable bone fragments.
3(2) Alkaline hydrolysis.
4    SECTION 11. IC 23-14-31-9 IS AMENDED TO READ AS
5 FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2026]: Sec. 9. (a) As used in this
6 chapter, "cremation chamber" means the enclosed space where the
7 cremation takes place.
8    (b) The term includes an alkaline hydrolysis chamber.
9    SECTION 12. IC 23-14-31-10 IS AMENDED TO READ AS
10 FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2026]: Sec. 10. (a) As used in this
11 chapter, "cremation room" means the room where the cremation
12 chamber is located.
13    (b) The term includes an alkaline hydrolysis room.
14    SECTION 13. IC 23-14-31-11 IS AMENDED TO READ AS
15 FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2026]: Sec. 11. (a) As used in this
16 chapter, "crematory" means a building or structure, including a holding
17 facility where human remains are or are intended to be cremated.
18    (b) The term includes an alkaline hydrolysis facility.
19    SECTION 14. IC 23-14-31-16.1 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA
20 CODE AS A NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS
21 [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2026]: Sec. 16.1. As used in this chapter,
22 "hydrolyzed effluent" means the sterile, nonbiological liquid
23 resulting from the alkaline hydrolysis process.
24    SECTION 15. IC 23-14-31-16.2 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA
25 CODE AS A NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS
26 [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2026]: Sec. 16.2. (a) As used in this chapter,
27 "hydrolyzed remains" means all human remains recovered after
28 the completion of alkaline hydrolysis.
29    (b) The term does not include the following:
30(1) Any nonorganic materials remaining after alkaline
31hydrolysis.
32(2) Any hydrolyzed effluent remaining after alkaline
33hydrolysis.
34    SECTION 16. IC 23-14-31-21.5 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA
35 CODE AS A NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS
36 [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2026]: Sec. 21.5. For purposes of the law
37 governing cremation, a reference to cremation includes the process
38 of alkaline hydrolysis.
39    SECTION 17. IC 23-14-31-35.5 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA
40 CODE AS A NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS
41 [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2026]: Sec. 35.5. (a) A crematory authority
42 may not do the following:
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1      (1) Require that human remains be placed in a casket before,
2      or for the performance of, alkaline hydrolysis.
3      (2) Refuse to accept unembalmed human remains for alkaline
4      hydrolysis on the basis of the lack of embalming.
5      (3) Accept a casket or an alternative container on which there
6      is evidence of the leakage of body fluids.
7    (b) If human remains are not delivered in a casket to a
8 crematory for alkaline hydrolysis, the human remains must be in
9 an alternative container or single use human remains pouch that:
10      (1) is made of a consumable material;
11      (2) may be closed adequately to provide a complete covering
12      for the human remains;
13      (3) is resistant to leakage or spillage;
14      (4) may be handled with ease; and
15      (5) provides protection for the health, safety, and personal
16      integrity of crematory personnel.
17    SECTION 18. IC 23-14-31-45.5 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA
18 CODE AS A NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS
19 [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2026]: Sec. 45.5. A crematory authority shall
20 ensure that all hydrolyzed effluent resulting from alkaline
21 hydrolysis is managed in accordance with applicable wastewater
22 regulations, as established by the appropriate environmental
23 authority.
24    SECTION 19. IC 23-14-31-54 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA
25 CODE AS A NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS
26 [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2026]: Sec. 54. The board may adopt rules
27 under IC 4-22-2 to implement this chapter.
28    SECTION 20. IC 23-14-33-4.5 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA
29 CODE AS A NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS
30 [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2026]: Sec. 4.5. For purposes of the law
31 governing funeral services and cremation, a reference to cremation
32 includes the process of alkaline hydrolysis.
33    SECTION 21. IC 23-14-33-14 IS AMENDED TO READ AS
34 FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2026]: Sec. 14. "Cremation" means:
35      (1) the incineration of:
36(A) the body of a deceased individual; or
37(B) a body part of a nondeceased individual; and
38      (2) the mechanical or manual reduction of identifiable bone
39      fragments to unidentifiable bone fragments. or "cremate" has
40      the meaning set forth in IC 23-14-31-8.
41    SECTION 22. IC 23-14-33-15 IS AMENDED TO READ AS
42 FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2026]: Sec. 15. "Crematory" means
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1 a building or structure, including a holding facility, within which the
2 remains of deceased individuals:
3(1) are; or
4(2) are intended to be;
5 cremated. has the meaning set forth in IC 23-14-31-11.
6    SECTION 23. IC 23-14-42.5-2.5 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA
7 CODE AS A NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS
8 [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2026]: Sec. 2.5. As used in this chapter,
9 "cremate" has the meaning set forth in IC 23-14-31-8.
10    SECTION 24. IC 23-14-54-0.5 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA
11 CODE AS A NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS
12 [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2026]: Sec. 0.5. As used in this chapter,
13 "cremate" has the meaning set forth in IC 23-14-31-8.
14    SECTION 25. IC 23-14-54.5-1.5 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA
15 CODE AS A NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS
16 [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2026]: Sec. 1.5. As used in this chapter,
17 "cremated remains" has the meaning set forth in IC 23-14-31-7.
18    SECTION 26. IC 23-14-55-0.3 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA
19 CODE AS A NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS
20 [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2026]: Sec. 0.3. As used in this chapter,
21 "cremated remains" has the meaning set forth in IC 23-14-31-7.
22    SECTION 27. IC 23-14-55-0.5 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA
23 CODE AS A NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS
24 [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2026]: Sec. 0.5. As used in this chapter,
25 "cremation" has the meaning set forth in IC 23-14-31-8.
26    SECTION 28. IC 23-14-57-0.5 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA
27 CODE AS A NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS
28 [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2026]: Sec. 0.5. As used in this chapter,
29 "cremate" has the meaning set forth in IC 23-14-31-8.
30    SECTION 29. IC 23-14-59-0.5 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA
31 CODE AS A NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS
32 [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2026]: Sec. 0.5. As used in this chapter,
33 "cremated remains" has the meaning set forth in IC 23-14-31-7.
34    SECTION 30. IC 25-1-5-4.5, AS ADDED BY P.L.16-2022,
35 SECTION 1, IS AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE
36 JULY 1, 2026]: Sec. 4.5. (a) The agency's duties and functions under
37 this chapter include developing and maintaining a system that allows
38 an individual who is applying for:
39(1) an initial license or certificate; or
40(2) the renewal of an existing license or certificate;
41 to become a donor of an anatomical gift (as defined by
42 IC 29-2-16.1-1(3)).
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1     (b) The agency shall place the information of an individual who
2 elects to become a donor of an anatomical gift in a donor registry (as
3 defined by IC 29-2-16.1-1(9)). IC 29-2-16.1-1(10)).
4     (c) An individual authorized to make an anatomical gift under
5 IC 29-2-16.1 may amend or revoke an anatomical gift under
6 IC 29-2-16.1-5. However, the agency's system under subsection (a) is
7 not required to amend or remove a donor's decision to make an
8 anatomical gift from the registry if the individual at a later time amends
9 or revokes their decision to be a donor.
10     (d) The system developed under this section must comply with the
11 requirements under IC 29-2-16.1.
12     SECTION 31. IC 25-1-6-4.5, AS ADDED BY P.L.16-2022,
13 SECTION 2, IS AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE
14 JULY 1, 2026]: Sec. 4.5. (a) The licensing agency's duties and
15 functions under this chapter include developing and maintaining a
16 system that allows an individual who is applying for:
17(1) an initial license or certificate; or
18(2) the renewal of an existing license or certificate;
19 to become a donor of an anatomical gift (as defined by
20 IC 29-2-16.1-1(3)).
21     (b) The licensing agency shall place the information of an individual
22 who elects to become a donor of an anatomical gift in a donor registry
23 (as defined by IC 29-2-16.1-1(9)). IC 29-2-16.1-1(10)).
24     (c) An individual authorized to make an anatomical gift under
25 IC 29-2-16.1 may amend or revoke an anatomical gift under
26 IC 29-2-16.1-5. However, the licensing agency's system under
27 subsection (a) is not required to amend or remove a donor's decision to
28 make an anatomical gift from the registry if the individual at a later
29 time amends or revokes their decision to be a donor.
30     (d) The system developed under this section must comply with the
31 requirements under IC 29-2-16.1.
32     SECTION 32. IC 25-15-2-6 IS AMENDED TO READ AS
33 FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2026]: Sec. 6. "Cremate" means to
34 incinerate human remains and to mechanically or manually reduce the
35 bone fragments of the remains to unidentifiable bone fragments. or
36 "cremation" has the meaning set forth in IC 23-14-31-8.
37     SECTION 33. IC 25-15-2-6.5 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA
38 CODE AS A NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS
39 [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2026]: Sec. 6.5. "Cremated remains" has the
40 meaning set forth in IC 23-14-31-7.
41     SECTION 34. IC 25-15-2-6.6 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA
42 CODE AS A NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS
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1 [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2026]: Sec. 6.6. "Crematory" has the
2 meaning set forth in IC 23-14-31-11.
3    SECTION 35. IC 25-15-11 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA CODE
4 AS A NEW CHAPTER TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE
5 JULY 1, 2026]:
6    Chapter 11. Alkaline Hydrolysis
7    Sec. 1. The definitions in IC 23-14-31 apply throughout this
8 chapter.
9    Sec. 2. The board shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 concerning
10 alkaline hydrolysis, including the following:
11      (1) Regulation of alkaline hydrolysis facilities containing
12      equipment designed for alkaline hydrolysis of human remains.
13      (2) Regulation of alkaline hydrolysis chambers.
14      (3) Regulation of the pulverizing of bone fragments to an
15      unidentifiable dimension after alkaline hydrolysis.
16      (4) Setting standards for disposition of hydrolyzed remains
17      that result from pulverization, where the hydrolyzed remains
18      are reduced to unidentifiable dimensions.
19      (5) Setting standards for:
20(A) the dignified transportation of human remains for
21alkaline hydrolysis;
22(B) any equipment or container used in alkaline
23hydrolysis; and
24(C) the disposal of hydrolyzed remains.
25      (6) Exclusive use of any chamber, container, or other
26      equipment used in alkaline hydrolysis of human remains.
27      (7) Supervision of alkaline hydrolysis by a funeral director
28      who is licensed under this article.
29    SECTION 36. IC 29-2-16.1-1, AS AMENDED BY P.L.50-2021,
30 SECTION 68, IS AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE
31 JULY 1, 2026]: Sec. 1. The following definitions apply throughout this
32 chapter:
33      (1) "Adult" means an individual at least eighteen (18) years of
34      age.
35      (2) "Agent" means an individual who is:
36(A) authorized to make health care decisions on behalf of
37another person by a health care power of attorney under
38IC 30-5-5-16 or a health care representative under IC 16-36-7;
39or
40(B) expressly authorized to make an anatomical gift on behalf
41of another person by a document signed by the person.
42      (3) "Anatomical gift" means a donation of all or part of a human
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1body to take effect after the donor's death for the purpose of
2transplantation, therapy, research, or education.
3(4) "Bank" or "storage facility" means a facility licensed,
4accredited, or approved under the laws of any state for storage of
5human bodies or parts of human bodies.
6(5) "Cremation" has the meaning set forth in IC 23-14-31-8.
7(5) (6) "Decedent":
8(A) means a deceased individual whose body or body part is
9or may be the source of an anatomical gift; and
10(B) includes:
11(i) a stillborn infant; and
12(ii) except as restricted by any other law, a fetus.
13(6) (7) "Disinterested witness" means an individual other than a
14spouse, child, sibling, grandchild, grandparent, or guardian of the
15individual who makes, amends, revokes, or refuses to make an
16anatomical gift or another adult who exhibited special care and
17concern for the individual. This term does not include a person to
18whom an anatomical gift could pass under section 10 of this
19chapter.
20(7) (8) "Document of gift" means a donor card or other record
21used to make an anatomical gift, including a statement or symbol
22on:
23(A) a driver's license;
24(B) an identification card;
25(C) a resident license to hunt, fish, or trap; or
26(D) a donor registry.
27(8) (9) "Donor" means an individual whose body or body part is
28the subject of an anatomical gift.
29(9) (10) "Donor registry" means:
30(A) a data base maintained by:
31(i) the bureau of motor vehicles; or
32(ii) the equivalent agency in another state;
33(B) the Donate Life Indiana Registry maintained by the
34Indiana Donation Alliance Foundation; or
35(C) a donor registry maintained in another state;
36that contains records of anatomical gifts and amendments to or
37revocations of anatomical gifts.
38(10) (11) "Driver's license" means a license or permit issued by
39the bureau of motor vehicles to operate a vehicle.
40(11) (12) "Eye bank" means a person that is licensed, accredited,
41or regulated under federal or state law to engage in the recovery,
42screening, testing, processing, storage, or distribution of human
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1eyes or portions of human eyes.
2(12) (13) "Guardian" means an individual appointed by a court to
3make decisions regarding the support, care, education, health, or
4welfare of an individual. The term does not include a guardian ad
5litem.
6(13) (14) "Hospital" means a facility licensed as a hospital under
7the laws of any state or a facility operated as a hospital by the
8United States, a state, or a subdivision of a state.
9(14) (15) "Identification card" means an identification card issued
10by the bureau of motor vehicles.
11(15) (16) "Minor" means an individual under eighteen (18) years
12of age.
13(16) (17) "Organ procurement organization" means a person
14designated by the Secretary of the United States Department of
15Health and Human Services as an organ procurement
16organization.
17(17) (18) "Parent" means an individual whose parental rights have
18not been terminated.
19(18) (19) "Part" means an organ, an eye, or tissue of a human
20being. The term does not mean a whole body.
21(19) (20) "Pathologist" means a physician:
22(A) certified by the American Board of Pathology; or
23(B) holding an unlimited license to practice medicine in
24Indiana and acting under the direction of a physician certified
25by the American Board of Pathology.
26(20) (21) "Person" means an individual, corporation, business
27trust, estate, trust, partnership, limited liability company,
28association, joint venture, public corporation, government or
29governmental subdivision, agency, instrumentality, or any other
30legal or commercial entity.
31(21) (22) "Physician" or "surgeon" means an individual authorized
32to practice medicine or osteopathy under the laws of any state.
33(22) (23) "Procurement organization" means an eye bank, organ
34procurement organization, or tissue bank.
35(23) (24) "Prospective donor" means an individual who is dead or
36near death and has been determined by a procurement
37organization to have a part that could be medically suitable for
38transplantation, therapy, research, or education. The term does not
39include an individual who has made an appropriate refusal.
40(24) (25) "Reasonably available" means:
41(A) able to be contacted by a procurement organization
42without undue effort; and
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1(B) willing and able to act in a timely manner consistent with
2existing medical criteria necessary for the making of an
3anatomical gift.
4     (25) (26) "Recipient" means an individual into whose body a
5     decedent's part has been or is intended to be transplanted.
6     (26) (27) "Record" means information that is inscribed on a
7     tangible medium or that is stored in an electronic or other medium
8     and is retrievable in perceivable form.
9     (27) (28) "Refusal" means a record created under section 6 of this
10     chapter that expressly states the intent to bar another person from
11     making an anatomical gift of an individual's body or part.
12     (28) (29) "Sign" means, with the present intent to authenticate or
13     adopt a record:
14(A) to execute or adopt a tangible symbol; or
15(B) to attach to or logically associate with the record an
16electronic symbol, sound, or process.
17     (29) (30) "State" means a state of the United States, the District
18     of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the United States Virgin Islands, or any
19     territory or insular possession subject to the jurisdiction of the
20     United States.
21     (30) (31) "Technician" means an individual determined to be
22     qualified to remove or process parts by an appropriate
23     organization that is licensed, accredited, or regulated under
24     federal or state law. The term includes an eye enucleator.
25     (31) (32) "Tissue" means a part of the human body other than an
26     organ or an eye. The term does not include blood or other bodily
27     fluids unless the blood or bodily fluids are donated for the
28     purpose of research or education.
29     (32) (33) "Tissue bank" means a person that is licensed,
30     accredited, or regulated under federal or state law to engage in the
31     recovery, screening, testing, processing, storage, or distribution of
32     tissue.
33     (33) (34) "Transplant hospital" means a hospital that furnishes
34     organ transplants and other medical and surgical specialty
35     services required for the care of organ transplant patients.
36    SECTION 37. IC 29-2-19-0.5 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA
37 CODE AS A NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS
38 [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2026]: Sec. 0.5. As used in this chapter,
39 "cremate" has the meaning set forth in IC 23-14-31-8.
40    SECTION 38. IC 29-2-19-0.7 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA
41 CODE AS A NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS
42 [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2026]: Sec. 0.7. As used in this chapter,
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1 "cremated remains" has the meaning set forth in IC 23-14-31-7.
2    SECTION 39. IC 30-2-13-4.5 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA
3 CODE AS A NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS
4 [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2026]: Sec. 4.5. As used in this chapter,
5 "cremation" has the meaning set forth in IC 23-14-31-8.
6    SECTION 40. IC 30-2-13-4.7 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA
7 CODE AS A NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS
8 [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2026]: Sec. 4.7. As used in this chapter,
9 "crematory" has the meaning set forth in IC 23-14-31-11.
10    SECTION 41. IC 35-31.5-2-72.7 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA
11 CODE AS A NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS
12 [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2026]: Sec. 72.7. "Cremation", for purposes
13 of IC 35-50-5-3, has the meaning set forth in IC 23-14-31-8.
14    SECTION 42. IC 36-1-2-4.1 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA CODE
15 AS A NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY
16 1, 2026]: Sec. 4.1. "Cremated remains" has the meaning set forth
17 in IC 23-14-31-7.
18    SECTION 43. IC 36-1-2-4.2 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA CODE
19 AS A NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY
20 1, 2026]: Sec. 4.2. "Cremation" has the meaning set forth in
21 IC 23-14-31-8.
22    SECTION 44. IC 36-1-2-4.4 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA CODE
23 AS A NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY
24 1, 2026]: Sec. 4.4. "Crematory" has the meaning set forth in
25 IC 23-14-31-11.
26    SECTION 45. [EFFECTIVE UPON PASSAGE] (a) The state
27 board of funeral and cemetery service shall adopt the rules
28 described in IC 25-15-11-2, as added by this act, not later than July
29 1, 2026.
30    (b) This SECTION expires July 1, 2027.
31    SECTION 46. An emergency is declared for this act.
 2026  IN 22—LS 6194/DI 150