Indiana legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Indiana HB1240: A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning business and other associations.
Status: In committee, January 5, 2026
Dissolution of human remains.
What the bill says
A bill FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning business and other associations.
From the introduced text:
A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning business and other associations. SECTION 1. IC 5-2-6.1-1.2 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA CODE AS A NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2026]: Sec. 1.2. As used in this chapter, "cremation" has the meaning set forth in IC 23-14-31-8. SECTION 2. IC 6-1.1-1-4.7 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA CODE AS A NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2026]: Sec. 4.7. "Crematory" has the meaning set forth in IC 23-14-31-11. SECTION 3. IC 10-14-1-3.5 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA CODE AS A NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2026]: Sec. 3.5. "Cremation" has the meaning set forth in IC 23-14-31-8. SECTION 4. IC 12-7-2-51.3 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA CODE AS A NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2026]: Sec. 51.3. "Cremation" or "cremate", for purposes of IC 12-20, has the meaning set forth in IC 23-14-31-8. SECTION 5. IC 16-18-2-88.4 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA 2026 IN 1240--LS 6637/DI CODE AS A NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2026]: Sec. 88.4. "Cremation" or "cremate" has the meaning set forth in IC 23-14-31-8. SECTION 6. IC 23-14-31-0.3 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA CODE AS A NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2026]: …
Sponsors
- Mark Genda (R, HD-041) · primary sponsor
- Edward Clere (R, HD-072)
- Carey Hamilton (D, HD-087)
Latest actions
- : First reading: referred to Committee on Commerce, Small Business and Economic Development
- : Authored by Representative Genda
- : Coauthored by Representatives Clere, Hamilton
Subjects: DEATH AND DECEASED; Disposition of Remains, AGENCIES; Professional Licensing Agency (PLA)
Common questions
- What is HB1240?
- HB1240 is a bill in the Indiana Legislature (2026 Regular Session): A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning business and other associations.
- What does HB1240 do?
- In its own words: A bill FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning business and other associations.
- What is the status of HB1240?
- In committee as of January 5, 2026. Latest action: First reading: referred to Committee on Commerce, Small Business and Economic Development (January 5, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB1240?
- Mark Genda (R, HD-041), with 2 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB1240?
- On the Indiana Legislature website: /2026/bills/hb1240
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