Feb 2023
Illinois
HB3158 to legalize human composting was introduced in the Illinois House of Representatives in February, 2023.
HB3158, the Natural Organic Reduction Regulation Act, was filed by Representative Kelly Cassidy on February 16, 2023. It has since garnered more than a dozen co-sponsors. More information available in this April article in the Chicago Tribune (also available here if you can’t access the article on the Tribune’s website).
As the bill moves forward, we’ll share updates in our newsletter.
Get Involved
It’s a great time to start letting your Illinois State Representative and Senator know that human composting is an issue that’s important to you. To make it easier for you, we’ve pulled together an email template and have information how to find your legislators’ contact info.
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 Illinois 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 Illinois and elsewhere
- Shop Recompose Gifts & Gear – show the world you’re a human composting enthusiast and support those who couldn’t otherwise afford human composting
- 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
