Bill would create cemetery oversight office, require notice before sales
SB233 would create an Office of Cemetery Oversight, require public notice and outreach for cemetery sales or government acquisition, exempt religious organizations from state approval while preserving notice requirements, and allow governments to preserve abandoned cemeteries.
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Senator Salling presented Senate Bill 233 as a measure to ensure ‘‘respect for those who passed’’ and to give families, descendants and communities a formal voice when cemeteries are sold, transferred or acquired by government. "Cemeteries hold deep historic and cultural significance," he said, describing a review process and public‑notice requirement to increase transparency and allow preservation of abandoned sites.
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