Bill > B26-0021

This bill amends the Historic Landmark and Historic District Protection Act of 1978 to enhance the recognition and preservation of Historic African American burial grounds in Washington, D.C. The legislation defines a "Historic African American burial ground" as a cemetery established before 1955 for African American interments, owned by a public body or qualified charitable organization. The bill requires the Historic Preservation Review Board to create a comprehensive inventory of these burial grounds, including detailed locational data, ownership records, and any contested issues. Additionally, the board must represent these burial grounds on city maps, including the District of Columbia Geographic Information System and other public planning documents. The bill also mandates that the Mayor include the preservation status of Historic African American burial grounds in annual reporting to the City Council, specifically highlighting efforts to register sites that are not yet listed in the District's historic sites inventory or on the National Register of Historic Places. This legislation aims to ensure proper documentation, recognition, and preservation of important cultural and historical sites related to African American heritage in the District of Columbia.

https://lims.dccouncil.gov/Legislation/B26-0021