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IA SF2126
IA SF2126A bill for an act relating to the regulation of private burial sites by counties and cities.
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Introduced
01/27/2026
01/27/2026
In Committee
01/27/2026
01/27/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
91st General Assembly
Bill Summary
This bill requires counties and cities to adopt an ordinance that establishes regulations on burials to occur on property that is not owned and operated with the main purpose of being a cemetery. At a minimum, the ordinance shall require the person authorized to conduct burials to submit a document notifying the county or city that a burial occurred on the property. The bill specifies that a county or city shall allow a burial on private property if the requirements of any applicable laws and regulations are met. A county or city does not assume any liability for damages caused by a burial on private property.
AI Summary
This bill requires counties and cities to create local rules, called ordinances, for burying people on private land that isn't a dedicated cemetery. These ordinances must at least include a requirement for the person in charge of the burial to inform the county or city that a burial has taken place on the property. The bill also states that counties and cities must permit burials on private property as long as all other relevant state and federal laws and regulations are followed, and importantly, the county or city will not be held responsible for any problems or damages that might arise from a burial on private land.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Subcommittee recommends indefinite postponement. []. (on 02/11/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=91&ba=SF2126 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/publications/LGI/91/attachments/SF2126.html |
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