Indiana · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1387: Release and sale of cemetery plots.
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1387 is a bill introduced in the Indiana House on January 8, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Release and sale of cemetery plots. Primary sponsor: Ed Clere (Independent), Andrea Hunley (Democratic), Brett Clark (Republican). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 2, 2026): First reading: referred to Committee on Commerce and Technology.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
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.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Independent 1 · Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ed Clere | Primary sponsor | Independent | House | 72 |
| Andrea Hunley | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 46 |
| Brett Clark | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 24 |
| Mark Genda | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 41 |
| Bob Morris | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 84 |
| Vanessa Summers | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 99 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- First reading: referred to Committee on Commerce and Technology
- Referred to the Senate
- Third reading: passed; Roll Call 112: yeas 93, nays 3
- Senate sponsors: Senators Hunley, Clark
- Second reading: ordered engrossed
- Representatives Morris, Summers added as coauthors
- Committee report: do pass, adopted
- First reading: referred to Committee on Commerce, Small Business and Economic Development
- Authored by Representative Clere
- Coauthored by Representative Genda