Maryland HB893 regulates the acquisition and disposition of abandoned cemeteries by governmental units.

Maryland HB893 defines "abandoned cemetery" and outlines procedures for governmental units acquiring such properties. It requires these units to make efforts to contact descendants of the deceased interred in the cemetery to identify potential transferees. The bill also authorizes descendants, descendant community organizations, or nonprofit organizations to request court transfers of the property. It mandates that any governmental unit acquiring such property must maintain and preserve the cemetery until a transfer can be made to a qualifying entity. The Act takes effect October 1, 2026.

Maryland HB893 regulates the acquisition and disposition of abandoned cemeteries by governmental units.

Maryland HB893 defines "abandoned cemetery" and outlines procedures for governmental units acquiring such properties. It requires these units to make efforts to contact descendants of the deceased interred in the cemetery to identify potential transferees. The bill also authorizes descendants, descendant community organizations, or nonprofit organizations to request court transfers of the property. It mandates that any governmental unit acquiring such property must maintain and preserve the cemetery until a transfer can be made to a qualifying entity. The Act takes effect October 1, 2026.