SB 53-FN (2026): relative to natural organic reduction of human remains.
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SB 53-FN (2026)
relative to natural organic reduction of human remains.
- Status: Referred for interim study
- Term: 2025-2026
- Senate committee: Judiciary
- Subject: Occupational Regulation
The Story
It was introduced on January 9, 2025 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 11, 2025. The committee voted unanimously, 4–0, to recommend that the Senate send it back to committee. On March 6, 2025 the Senate voted to send it back to committee on a voice vote. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate study it after the session ends, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On January 7, 2026 the Senate adopted “Refer to Interim Study” on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Sen. Daniel Innis (R - SD7) (prime sponsor)
- Sen. David Watters (D - SD4)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 11, 2025, 1:15 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 100
- March 6, 2025: consent calendar, Senate
- January 7, 2026: consent calendar, Senate
Votes
- March 6, 2025, Senate: Rereferred to Committee — voice vote, passed
- January 7, 2026, Senate: Refer to Interim Study — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 9, 2025: Introduced 01/09/2025 and Referred to Judiciary
- February 6, 2025: ==CANCELLED== Hearing: 02/06/2025, Room 100, SH, 01:15 pm
- February 11, 2025: Hearing: 02/11/2025, Room 100, SH, 01:15 pm
- March 6, 2025: Committee Report: Rereferred to Committee, 03/06/2025, Vote 4-0, CC
- March 6, 2025: Rereferred to Committee, MA, VV; 03/06/2025
- January 7, 2026: Committee Report: Referred to Interim Study, 01/07/2026; Vote 5-0; CC
- January 7, 2026: Refer to Interim Study, MA, VV; 01/07/2026
Laws It Would Change
Related Bills
- HB 1324-FN (2024): relative to green burials and authorizing the natural organic reduction of human remains.
- HB 1457-FN (2026): relative to natural organic reduction of human remains.