The Joint Committee on Public Health is holding a public hearing Wednesday, September 20, 2023, 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., to consider many proposed bills, including An Act expanding after-death care options, House Bill (H2193) and Senate Bill (S1339). This proposed Massachusetts legislation would legalize two “greener” options for after-death care: Alkaline Hydrolysis (water cremation) and Natural Organic Reduction (human composting). [This is a reschedule of the hearing originally planned for July 26.]
INSTRUCTIONS FOR REGISTRATION / TESTIMONY: Persons who wish to testify in person or virtually should complete this form linked here (https://forms.gle/bP4yBVNp8MgvFko28). DEADLINE TO PRE-REGISTER: 5:00 p.m. on Monday, September 18, 2023. Participants who indicate that they plan to testify virtually will receive an invitation to the hearing with instructions via email after the deadline closes. Time permitting, when all pre-registered individuals have been called to testify, the Chairs will then call any individuals who sign-up on the day of the hearing. In-person or virtual comments are limited to 3 minutes. Written comments may be of any length.
WRITTEN testimony is encouraged and will continue to be accepted after the hearing until the relevant bill is acted upon. Such testimony may be submitted via email; please include “Public Health Committee Testimony, H2193/S1339” in the subject line of the email, and send to JointCommittee.PublicHealth@malegislature.gov.