Jan 2021
Hawaii
HB-680 to legalize human composting was introduced to the state legislature in January 2021.
HB-680 was introduced by Representative Mark Nakashima. Despite strong support, the HB-680 failed in May of 2022. However, alkaline hydrolysis was legalized in 2022.
We’ll share updates about future bills in our newsletter.
Get Involved
If you’re interested in learning more about the legislative process, we designed a legislative advocacy page with resources and talking points to give you an idea of what it takes to legalize human composting.
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We are working hard to legalize human composting in Hawaii and increase access to this new model of ecological death care. We can’t do this work without the support of engaged community members like you. Here are a few ways to get involved:
- Subscribe to our newsletter – get news and updates on the human composting movement in Hawaii and elsewhere
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- Tour Recompose – sign up for an in-person or online tour to see our facility and learn more about human composting
- Join Precompose – pay in advance and make arrangements for your future human composting with Recompose
