CS/CS/HB 425: Historic Cemeteries Program
GENERAL BILL by Commerce Committee ; Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee ; Aristide ; (CO-INTRODUCERS) Campbell
Historic Cemeteries Program; Requires local governments to approve applications from historic African-American cemeteries to change land use category & zoning district of excess vacant land under certain conditions to allow development consistent & compatible with adjacent land uses.
Effective Date: 7/1/2026
Last Action: 3/2/2026 House - 1st Reading (Committee Substitute 2)
Bill Text: PDF
Last Action: 3/2/2026 House - 1st Reading (Committee Substitute 2)
Bill Text: PDF
Bill History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 11/14/2025 | House |
• Filed |
| 11/24/2025 | House |
• Referred to Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee • Referred to Housing, Agriculture & Tourism Subcommittee • Referred to State Affairs Committee • Now in Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee |
| 1/13/2026 | House |
• 1st Reading (Original Filed Version) |
| 2/16/2026 | House |
• PCS added to Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee agenda |
| 2/18/2026 | House |
• Favorable with CS by Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee |
| 2/19/2026 | House |
• Reported out of Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee • Laid on Table under Rule 7.18(a) • CS Filed • 1st Reading (Committee Substitute 1) |
| 2/20/2026 | House |
• Referred to Commerce Committee • Now in Commerce Committee |
| 2/24/2026 | House |
• Added to Commerce Committee agenda |
| 2/26/2026 | House |
• Favorable with CS by Commerce Committee |
| 3/2/2026 | House |
• Reported out of Commerce Committee • Laid on Table under Rule 7.18(a) • CS Filed • Bill referred to House Calendar • Bill added to Special Order Calendar (3/5/2026) • 1st Reading (Committee Substitute 2) |
