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States/Michigan/Bills/HB 4789
HB 4789MIHouseIntroducedMedium Impact

Green Burial Authorization and Standards Act

Establishes a regulatory framework for natural organic reduction (NOR/human composting), expands alkaline hydrolysis permits, and creates a "conservation burial" designation for cemeteries preserving natural land.

Legislative status

Introduced
Committee
Floor Vote
Passed
Signed
Last action: Introduced in House·May 8, 2026·Official bill text ↗

What this bill does

AI-assisted · editorially reviewed

This bill opens Michigan to the newest disposition methods — it creates a legal framework for natural organic reduction (human composting), expands aquamation permits, and lets cemeteries earn a 'conservation burial' designation for preserving natural land. It is an opportunity bill more than a compliance burden.

Key provisions

  • Creates a licensing framework for natural organic reduction (human composting) facilities
  • Expands the availability of alkaline hydrolysis permits
  • Establishes a 'conservation burial' cemetery designation
  • Directs the state to publish NOR facility standards within 12 months

What this means for operators

Operators gain new service lines and a marketable green designation, but adding NOR or aquamation requires capital investment. Traditional-only operations face no mandate but may see demand shift toward green options.

Community position

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Oppose15% · 34
Support with Amendments18% · 41
Monitor Only25% · 58

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Sponsors

Rep. Lena HoffmanDHD-17

Legislative history

  1. May 8, 2026
    Introduced in House(House)

Industry discussions (1)

S
Sarah ChenOperatorMI

25d ago

Field Note
MI HB 4789 — Green Burial Authorization and Standards Act

Green burial plot sales at Lakeview are up 180% since we opened the conservation section. Waiting list through 2027. If you're a cemetery operator not looking at this segment, you're missing a real market shift. HB 4789 would help us expand — the NOR framework especially.

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