Legislation - SB0631

Title: Commission on Abandoned and Neglected Maryland Cemeteries - Establishment
Sponsored by: Senator M. Washington
Status: In the Senate - Hearing 2/20 at 1:00 p.m.
Analysis

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, and 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.

Committees

Original:: Finance

Details

Cross-filed with: HB0724

Bill File Type: Regular

Effective Date(s): October 1, 2025

History

Legislation History
Chamber Senate Calendar Date 1/29/2025 Legislative Date 1/25/2025 Action First Reading Finance Proceedings
Chamber Calendar Date Legislative Date Action Text - First - Commission on Abandoned and Neglected Maryland Cemeteries - Establishment Proceedings
Chamber Senate Calendar Date 2/01/2025 Legislative Date 2/01/2025 Action Hearing 2/20 at 1:00 p.m. Proceedings

Chamber	Calendar Date	Legislative Date	Action
Senate	1/29/2025	1/25/2025	First Reading Finance
			Text - First - Commission on Abandoned and Neglected Maryland Cemeteries - Establishment
Senate	2/01/2025	2/01/2025	Hearing 2/20 at 1:00 p.m.

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