Human Composting Bill Signed by MD Governor Moore

Last week, Maryland Governor Wes Moore held his third bill signing, which included a measure – Green Death Care Options Act – or human composting. The measure establishes a regulatory system for the performance of natural organic reduction in the disposal of human remains. The measure becomes effective on October 1^st.

A similar bill in Delaware, HB 162, has passed in both chambers and is waiting for Governor Carney’s signature.