May 2023
Nevada
Nevada became the seventh state to legalize human composting May 30, 2023.
Assembly Bill 289 was sponsored by Assembly Legislators Max Carter, Selena La Rue Hatch, Cameron Miller, Shondra Summers-Armstrong, and Howard Watts in March, 2023. It was signed by Governor Lombardo on May 30, 2023. The law went into effect January 1, 2024.
Legalization of Human Composting
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.
Join Our Community
Our work continues to expand the legalization of human composting nationwide and across the world to 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 across the country
- 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
