Mar 2023
Rhode Island
H6045 to legalize human composting was introduced in the Rhode Island House of Representatives on March 3, 2023.
H6045 was introduced in the House of Representatives on March 3, 2023 by Representatives McGaw, Ajello, Kazarian, Place, Kislak, Craven, Speakman, Cotter, Sanchez, and Carson but did not make it out of the House Corporations Committee. Representative McGaw will work to update the language and reintroduce the bill in 2024.
We’ll share updates about future bills in our newsletter.
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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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