The Posthumous Care Modernization Amendment Act of 2026 seeks to amend the District of Columbia Funeral Services Regulatory Act of 1984 by introducing the process of alkaline hydrolysis as a method for reducing human remains at funeral service establishments. The bill defines "Alkaline Hydrolysis" as the process involving water, alkaline chemicals, and heat to accelerate decomposition within a watertight vessel. Additionally, the bill provides a definition for "Cremation" as the incineration of a dead human body.

To incorporate these changes, the bill adds new definitions to Section 3 of the existing law and modifies the existing language to include alkaline hydrolysis alongside burial and cremation. Specifically, it adds a new paragraph for alkaline hydrolysis and cremation, while also amending an existing paragraph to reflect the inclusion of alkaline hydrolysis in the list of disposition methods. The bill will take effect after being approved by the Mayor, undergoing a 30-day Congressional review, and being published in the District of Columbia Register.