Florida H0425 amends the Historic Cemeteries Program to require local governments to approve changes in land use and zoning for historic.

Florida H0425 amends the Historic Cemeteries Program to require local governments to approve applications from historic African-American cemeteries to change the land use category and zoning district of excess vacant land. This change is intended to allow these cemeteries to sell or contract the land for funding the cemetery's long-term maintenance and upkeep. The bill aims to redress the exploitation and erasure of these African-American cemeteries due to urban redevelopment and land use practices, and to restore dignity to these cemeteries and honor the deceased.

Florida H0425 amends the Historic Cemeteries Program to require local governments to approve changes in land use and zoning for historic.

Florida H0425 amends the Historic Cemeteries Program to require local governments to approve applications from historic African-American cemeteries to change the land use category and zoning district of excess vacant land. This change is intended to allow these cemeteries to sell or contract the land for funding the cemetery's long-term maintenance and upkeep. The bill aims to redress the exploitation and erasure of these African-American cemeteries due to urban redevelopment and land use practices, and to restore dignity to these cemeteries and honor the deceased.