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SB 44

Virginia Senate bill in Session 2026.

Status: enacted. Latest action: April 8, 2026.

Cemeteries on private property; registration by localities.

Bill ID VA-2026-SB-44
Session 2026
Status enacted
Committee Counties, Cities and Towns; Local Government
Senate enacted 2026-04-08
Summary

Registration by localities of cemeteries on private property; Planning District 8. Requires localities in Planning District 8 (Northern Virginia) to adopt an ordinance setting forth a register of identified cemeteries, graveyards, or other places of burial located on private property not belonging to any memorial or monumental association. Under current law, all localities are permitted but not required to pass such an ordinance. The bill has a delayed effective date of July 1, 2027.

Sponsor
Roem
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Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2025-11-22 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-04-08 Status enacted
2026-04-08 Latest Action Approved by Governor-Chapter 479 (effective 7/1/2026)
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