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MS SB2256
Bill
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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