HB1387Introduced in the House
Release and sale of cemetery plots.
Introduced by Edward Clere, District 72
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Release and sale of cemetery plots. Provides that if a burial space in a cemetery: (1) has remained unused for a period of at least 100 years from the date of sale or last recorded designation or transfer; and (2) has no improvements on the burial space, including the placement of a monument, memorial, or other permanent appurtenance; the person or entity having jurisdiction over the cemetery may terminate the rights and interests of the owner of the burial space if certain conditions are met. Provides that in the case of a cemetery owned by a unit, any funds generated from the resale of a burial space shall be used to maintain the cemetery.
Where it stands
First reading: referred to Committee on Commerce and Technology
February 2, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: House - Third reading · January 28, 2026
93
Yes
3
No
4
Absent or Not Voting
100 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Carolyn Jackson | 1 | Yes |
| Earl Harris | 2 | Yes |
| Ragen Hatcher | 3 | Not Voting |
| Edmond Soliday | 4 | Yes |
| Dale DeVon | 5 | Yes |
| Maureen Bauer | 6 | Absent |
| Jake Teshka | 7 | Yes |
| Ryan Dvorak | 8 | Yes |
| Randy Novak | 9 | Yes |
| Charles Moseley | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Coauthored by Representative Genda
Authored by Representative Clere
First reading: referred to Committee on Commerce, Small Business and Economic Development
Committee report: do pass, adopted
Second reading: ordered engrossed
Representatives Morris, Summers added as coauthors
Third reading: passed; Roll Call 112: yeas 93, nays 3
Senate sponsors: Senators Hunley, Clark
Referred to the Senate
First reading: referred to Committee on Commerce and Technology
Verify the information
- Official page on the Indiana Legislature website
- House Commerce, Small Business and Economic Development Amendment #2 (amendment)
- Fiscal Note (supplement)
- Vote Sheet (supplement)
- Committee Report (supplement)
- Fiscal Note (supplement)
- Fiscal Note (supplement)
- Fiscal Note (supplement)
- Introduced (text)
- Comm Sub (text)
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