Florida S0034 establishes the Historic Cemeteries Program, allowing historic African-American cemeteries to sell excess land for maintenance funding.

Florida S0034 amends the Historic Cemeteries Program to allow historic African-American cemeteries with excess vacant land to sell it for funding cemetery maintenance. Local governments must approve land use and zoning changes for this purpose. The bill aims to support the long-term upkeep of these cemeteries, redress historical exploitation, and honor the deceased. The act takes effect July 1, 2026.

Florida S0034 establishes the Historic Cemeteries Program, allowing historic African-American cemeteries to sell excess land for maintenance funding.

Florida S0034 amends the Historic Cemeteries Program to allow historic African-American cemeteries with excess vacant land to sell it for funding cemetery maintenance. Local governments must approve land use and zoning changes for this purpose. The bill aims to support the long-term upkeep of these cemeteries, redress historical exploitation, and honor the deceased. The act takes effect July 1, 2026.