Legislation - HB0724

Title: Commission on Abandoned and Neglected Maryland Cemeteries - Establishment
Sponsored by: Delegates Simmons, Hill, Roberts, Taylor, and Woods
Status: In the House - Hearing 2/18 at 1:00 p.m.
Analysis: Fiscal and Policy Note

Synopsis

Establishing the Commission on Abandoned and Neglected Maryland Cemeteries within the Office of Cemetery Oversight to establish standard definitions for neglected and abandoned cemeteries, support the development of a statewide inventory of cemeteries and burial sites in the State, develop recommendations relating to historical cemeteries concentrating on abandoned African American cemeteries; and requiring the Commission to submit an annual report by December 1 with its recommendations to the Governor and the General Assembly.

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Original:: Health and Government Operations Click to view Recorded Media

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Cross-filed with: SB0631

Bill File Type: Regular

Effective Date(s): October 1, 2025

History

Legislation History
Chamber House Calendar Date 1/27/2025 Legislative Date 1/27/2025 Action First Reading Health and Government Operations Proceedings
Chamber Calendar Date Legislative Date Action Text - First - Commission on Abandoned and Neglected Maryland Cemeteries - Establishment Proceedings
Chamber House Calendar Date 1/28/2025 Legislative Date 1/28/2025 Action Hearing 2/18 at 1:00 p.m. Proceedings

Chamber	Calendar Date	Legislative Date	Action
House	1/27/2025	1/27/2025	First Reading Health and Government Operations
			Text - First - Commission on Abandoned and Neglected Maryland Cemeteries - Establishment
House	1/28/2025	1/28/2025	Hearing 2/18 at 1:00 p.m.

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