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TexasTowelie

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Fri Jun 18, 2021, 02:36 AM Jun 2021

Bill to legalize human composting signed by Oregon Gov. Kate Brown [View all]

PORTLAND — Oregon Gov. Kate Brown has signed a bill passed by the Legislature legalizing human composting.

Brown signed House Bill 2574 on Tuesday, which will legalize what’s also known as natural organic reduction, KOIN-TV reported. It also clarifies rules surrounding alkaline hydrolysis, known as aqua cremation. The law goes into effect July 1, 2022.

Rep. Pam Marsh, from in Southern Jackson County, who co-sponsored the bill with Rep. Brian Clem, said she decided to sponsor the bill because her constituents are interested in alternative after-death options.

“My colleagues could see as well that in addition to providing families with a choice, it also is a business opportunity,” she said.

Read more: https://www.oregonlive.com/politics/2021/06/bill-to-legalize-human-composting-signed-by-oregon-gov-kate-brown.html

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