PROTECTION OF GRAVES – Amends existing law to prohibit certain acts regarding graves and to provide exemptions.
Reported Signed by Governor on March 31, 2026 Session Law Chapter 253 Effective: 07/01/2026
Summary
The bill makes it illegal to disturb, sell, purchase, or publicly exhibit human remains or artifacts taken from graves, imposing felony charges for violations. It applies to anyone handling such remains, but includes many exemptions for law‑enforcement, medical, research, museum, educational, religious, and family contexts. The measure aims to protect burial sites and ensure respectful treatment of human remains.
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