HB 1387 IN

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Provides that if a burial space in a cemetery: (1) has remained unused for a period of at least 100 years from the date of sale or last recorded designation or transfer; and (2) has no improvements on the burial space, including the placement of a monument, memorial, or other permanent appurtenance; the person or entity having jurisdiction over the cemetery may terminate the rights and interests of the owner of the burial space if certain conditions are met. Provides that in the case of a cemetery owned by a unit, any funds generated from the resale of a burial space shall be used to maintain the cemetery.

• Edward Clere Independent · author
• Andrea Hunley Democratic · sponsor
• Brett Clark Republican · sponsor

1. Jan 8, 2026 Coauthored by Representative Genda · lower
2. Jan 8, 2026 Authored by Representative Clere · lower
3. Jan 8, 2026 First reading: referred to Committee on Commerce, Small Business and Economic Development · lower
4. Jan 15, 2026 Committee report: do pass, adopted · lower
5. Jan 20, 2026 Representatives Morris, Summers added as coauthors · lower
6. Jan 20, 2026 Second reading: ordered engrossed · lower
7. Jan 28, 2026 Senate sponsors: Senators Hunley, Clark · lower
8. Jan 28, 2026 Third reading: passed; Roll Call 112: yeas 93, nays 3 · lower
9. Jan 29, 2026 Referred to the Senate · lower
10. Feb 2, 2026 First reading: referred to Committee on Commerce and Technology · upper