New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 1151: Establishes an adopt-a-rural cemetery program
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 1151 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on January 8, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Establishes an adopt-a-rural cemetery program. Primary sponsor: Peter Oberacker (Republican/Conservative). Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO FINANCE.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Directs the secretary of state to develop and implement an adopt-a-rural-cemetery program for the purposes of improving, repairing, and maintaining cemeteries in rural communities which are registered with and overseen by the division of cemeteries; allows municipalities to opt in to the program.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican/Conservative 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peter Oberacker | Primary sponsor | Republican/Conservative | Senate | 51 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- REFERRED TO FINANCE
- REFERRED TO FINANCE