SB 44

  • Virginia Senate Bill
  • 2026 Regular Session
  • Introduced in Senate Nov 22, 2025
  • Senate
  • House
  • Governor

Cemeteries on private property; registration by localities in Planning District 8 (Northern Va.).

Abstract

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.

A BILL to amend and reenact ยง 15.2-978 of the Code of Virginia, relating to registration by localities of cemeteries on private property; Planning District 8.

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Nov 22, 2025

Senate

Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26100758D

Senate

Referred to Committee on Local Government

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