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MS SB2256

Bill

Status

Failed

2/12/2026

Primary Sponsor

Sollie Norwood

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands county board of supervisors authority to maintain and repair abandoned public and private nonprofit cemeteries located within municipal boundaries, not just unincorporated county areas
  • Allows boards of supervisors to use available county funds for cemetery maintenance within municipalities, then bill the municipality for reimbursement
  • Grants boards of supervisors power to enlarge public cemeteries within county limits and acquire title to neglected cemeteries through gift, purchase, or eminent domain
  • Defines "abandoned cemetery" as one showing neglect through unchecked vegetation growth, vandalism, disintegrating grave markers, or lack of a financially capable responsible party
  • Takes effect July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

County boards of supervisors; permit to regulate, repair and maintain certain county and municipal cemeteries.

Last Action

Died On Calendar

2/12/2026

Committee Referrals

County Affairs1/14/2026

Full Bill Text

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