HB893Introduced in the House of Delegates
Business Regulation - Abandoned Cemeteries - Acquisition and Disposition
Introduced by Terri Hill, District 12
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Authorizing a governmental unit to acquire property on which an abandoned cemetery is located under certain circumstances and for a certain purpose; requiring a governmental unit that acquires property under the Act to make a certain effort to contact certain persons for a certain purpose; authorizing a person or organization to bring an action to request the court to transfer property acquired under the Act to the person or organization; etc.
Where it stands
Referred Finance
March 23, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of DelegatesStage: Third Reading Passed · March 23, 2026
134
Yes
1
No
6
Absent or Not Voting
141 delegates recorded in this House of Delegates vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each delegate voted
| Delegate | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Jason Buckel | 1 | Yes |
| Terry Baker | 1 | Yes |
| Jim Hinebaugh | 1 | Yes |
| William Wivell | 2 | Yes |
| William Valentine | 2 | Yes |
| Matthew Schindler | 2 | Yes |
| Ken Kerr | 3 | Yes |
| Kris Fair | 3 | Yes |
| Karen Simpson | 3 | Yes |
| Barrie Ciliberti | 4 | Yes |
Bill history
First Reading Economic Matters and Health
Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m. (Economic Matters)
Favorable with Amendments Report by Economic Matters
Favorable with Amendments {763322/1 Adopted
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Third Reading Passed (134-1)
Referred Finance
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