Bill Summary

HB 1479 Abandoned and Historic Cemeteries (2026 Session)
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Sponsors
by Driskell
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Summary
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: July 1, 2026
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committees of reference
» H Natural Resources & Disasters Subcommittee
   H Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee
   H State Affairs Committee
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Actions
01/09/26
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Filed
01/15/26
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Referred to Natural Resources & Disasters Subcommittee; Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee; State Affairs Committee
01/15/26
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Now in Natural Resources & Disasters Subcommittee
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bill text & filed amendments
1479
Filed on 01/09/26
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Statute Citations
259.105
704.08
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