Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Committee reviews bill to let cemeteries declare long‑abandoned plots reusable after search and notice
Summary
House Bill 523 would give cemetery administrators a statutory process to declare plots abandoned after lengthy searches for heirs and a 75‑year non‑use period; proponents said the measure protects cemetery operations and unlocks unused plots, while no opponents testified on the record.
House Bill 523 would create a mechanism allowing cemetery administrators to declare a burial plot abandoned after a 75‑year period without interment and without contact from the owner or heirs, subject to notice and due‑diligence requirements.
Proponent testimony
Sponsor Representative Bill Mercer introduced the bill and attorney Adrian…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
