This bill updates South Dakota's cremation definition to include alkaline hydrolysis as an approved cremation method, alongside the traditional heat-based process. Alkaline hydrolysis is a water-based alternative that breaks down human remains into bone fragments through chemical reaction rather than fire, giving families another cremation option.
This bill does not directly amend codified state law.
Judiciary Deferred to the 41st legislative day Passed, YEAS 11, NAYS 0. H.J. 1
Judiciary Scheduled for hearing H.J. 1
House of Representatives Referred to House Judiciary H.J. 211
First Reading House H.J. 178
Oren Lesmeister
Prime sponsor · Rep.
D
R. Blake Curd
Prime sponsor · Sen.
R
Cosponsors
Judiciary — Deferred to the 41st legislative day