Abandoned cemeteries: report.
- Establishes a workgroup to address abandoned cemetery maintenance and potential county oversight by March 2026.
- Requires participation from cemetery industry, city associations, and county representatives in policy discussions.
- Mandates recommendations for county management of abandoned cemetery maintenance and burial services.
- Sets a June 2026 deadline for submitting cemetery management recommendations to the Legislature.
Senator Richardson's proposal to address abandoned cemetery management accelerates and expands California's examination of potential county oversight responsibilities. The legislation moves up the Cemetery and Funeral Bureau's deadline to convene a specialized workgroup from July 2027 to March 2026, while broadening required participation to include representatives from the cemetery industry, city and county associations, public cemeteries, and legislative staff.
The workgroup's mandate focuses specifically on maintenance, irrigation, public works, and burial services for abandoned cemeteries, with particular attention to the feasibility of transferring these responsibilities to counties. Under the revised timeline, the bureau must submit its findings and recommendations to the Legislature by June 2026, nearly two years earlier than previously required. The provisions automatically sunset on January 1, 2027, allowing lawmakers to consider potential policy changes based on the workgroup's report.
 Joaquin ArambulaD Assemblymember | Committee Member |  Not Contacted | |
 Buffy WicksD Assemblymember | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
 Lisa CalderonD Assemblymember | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
 Mike FongD Assemblymember | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
 Diane DixonR Assemblymember | Committee Member | Not Contacted |
Email the authors or create an email template to send to all relevant legislators.
Introduced By
Latest Voting History
| Ayes | Noes | NVR | Total | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | 0 | 1 | 18 | PASS |
- Establishes a workgroup to address abandoned cemetery maintenance and potential county oversight by March 2026.
- Requires participation from cemetery industry, city associations, and county representatives in policy discussions.
- Mandates recommendations for county management of abandoned cemetery maintenance and burial services.
- Sets a June 2026 deadline for submitting cemetery management recommendations to the Legislature.
Email the authors or create an email template to send to all relevant legislators.
Introduced By
Senator Richardson's proposal to address abandoned cemetery management accelerates and expands California's examination of potential county oversight responsibilities. The legislation moves up the Cemetery and Funeral Bureau's deadline to convene a specialized workgroup from July 2027 to March 2026, while broadening required participation to include representatives from the cemetery industry, city and county associations, public cemeteries, and legislative staff.
The workgroup's mandate focuses specifically on maintenance, irrigation, public works, and burial services for abandoned cemeteries, with particular attention to the feasibility of transferring these responsibilities to counties. Under the revised timeline, the bureau must submit its findings and recommendations to the Legislature by June 2026, nearly two years earlier than previously required. The provisions automatically sunset on January 1, 2027, allowing lawmakers to consider potential policy changes based on the workgroup's report.
Latest Voting History
| Ayes | Noes | NVR | Total | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | 0 | 1 | 18 | PASS |
Joaquin ArambulaD Assemblymember | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
Buffy WicksD Assemblymember | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
Lisa CalderonD Assemblymember | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
Mike FongD Assemblymember | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
Diane DixonR Assemblymember | Committee Member | Not Contacted |