HB 1479: Abandoned and Historic Cemeteries
GENERAL BILL by Driskell
Abandoned and Historic Cemeteries; Authorizes use of specified funds deposited in Florida Forever Trust Fund for acquisition of lands which preserve certain historic cemeteries; subject to appropriation, authorizing use of additional funds for acquisition of such lands; requires state to be granted easement for ingress & egress to abandoned cemeteries on private lands for specified purposes; requires abandoned cemeteries on private lands to be included in Florida Master Site File; provides that owner of such private land is entitled to conservation easement.
Effective Date: 7/1/2026
Last Action: 2/2/2026 House - Added to Natural Resources & Disasters Subcommittee agenda
Bill Text: PDF
Last Action: 2/2/2026 House - Added to Natural Resources & Disasters Subcommittee agenda
Bill Text: PDF
Bill History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 1/9/2026 | House |
• Filed |
| 1/13/2026 | House |
• 1st Reading (Original Filed Version) |
| 1/15/2026 | House |
• Referred to Natural Resources & Disasters Subcommittee • Referred to Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee • Referred to State Affairs Committee • Now in Natural Resources & Disasters Subcommittee |
| 2/2/2026 | House |
• Added to Natural Resources & Disasters Subcommittee agenda |
