Georgia House Approves Human Composting Bill, Sends Legislation to Governor Kemp for Final Approval, a resident listed in public arrest records, was taken into custody on April 5, 2025, in Featured County, Georgia. According to the official booking report, the arrest was made by local authorities and the subject was charged with the following offense(s): unspecified charges. This incident was officially recorded and made publicly available by law enforcement agencies in the state of Georgia. The details provided reflect the arrest information at the time of booking and do not indicate guilt or conviction. All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
FULTON COUNTY, Ga. – Georgia is on track to become the 13th state to legalize human composting, as Senate Bill 241 cleared its final legislative hurdle and now heads to Governor Brian Kemp’s desk for signature. If signed into law, the bill would allow human remains to be converted into soil through a controlled, environmentally friendly process known as organic human reduction.
The proposed legislation provides an alternative to traditional burial and cremation, emphasizing sustainability and reducing carbon emissions. Organic human reduction accelerates the natural decomposition of human remains into nutrient-rich soil, offering families a new way to honor their loved ones while minimizing environmental impact.
Under the bill, funeral homes and crematories would be required to obtain special licenses to provide the service. They must also maintain strict records—especially for unclaimed remains—and follow specific procedures to ensure remains are handled with dignity and care.
The legislation clearly defines terms associated with the practice, including “organic human reduction,” “organic human reduction facility,” and “organically reduced remains,” to establish a regulatory framework. It also states that the process will not be considered abandonment of a body, so long as remains are properly treated in accordance with state law.
Once the reduction process is complete, the resulting soil would be returned to an authorized recipient, such as a family member, legal guardian, or designated health official. The bill includes eligibility criteria to determine who can legally claim the composted remains.
To ensure ethical operations, SB 241 prohibits funeral homes from offering incentives to promote human composting and sets fines—up to $500—for violations of the regulations. It also allows the state to use organic human reduction or cremation as an option for individuals whose families cannot afford a traditional burial.
The bill is set to take effect July 1 if signed by Governor Kemp. Supporters champion the measure as a forward-thinking, eco-conscious option that aligns with growing public interest in green end-of-life practices. Opponents, however, have voiced concerns over the practice’s compatibility with cultural and religious norms.
With Georgia poised to join a growing list of states embracing alternative burial practices, SB 241 marks a potential turning point in how death care is approached across the Southeast.
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