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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/21/2026
01/21/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Amend KRS 381.697 to require the governing authority of a city to mandate the proper care of a burial ground.
AI Summary
This bill amends a Kentucky law (KRS 381.697) concerning cemeteries to strengthen the responsibility of city governments in ensuring burial grounds are properly maintained. Previously, city governing authorities had the option to require owners or claimants of public or private burial grounds within their limits to care for them; this bill changes "may" to "shall," making it a mandatory duty for cities to enforce proper care. This means cities will now be legally obligated to ensure that burial grounds are kept free from weeds, debris, vandalism, and neglect, and protected from desecration or destruction, rather than having the discretion to do so.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
to Local Government (H) (on 01/21/2026)
Official Document
bill text
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/26RS/hb350.html |
| BillText | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/bill/26RS/hb350/orig_bill.pdf |
| Local Mandate Fiscal Impact | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/note/26RS/hb350/LM.pdf |
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