Relating to the regulation of private burial sites by counties and cities

Where it is now

1. ✓
   Done: IntroducedJanuary 27, 2026
2. ✓
   Done: SubcommitteeFebruary 10, 2026
3. ✕
   Stopped: Senate committeeDied when the General Assembly ended
4. Next: Passes the Senate
5. Next: House committeeFunnel: by March 20, 2026
6. Next: Passes the House
7. Next: To the Governor
8. Next: Signed into law

Died when the session ended The General Assembly adjourned on October 2, 2026. Bills that didn’t pass both chambers died. What’s a funnel?

What’s in it

This bill requires counties and cities to adopt an ordinance that establishes regulations on burials to occur on property that is not owned and operated with the main purpose of being a cemetery. At a minimum, the ordinance shall require the person authorized to conduct burials to submit a document notifying the county or city that a burial occurred on the property. The bill specifies that a county or city shall allow a burial on private property if the requirements of any applicable laws and regulations are met. A county or city does not assume any liability for damages caused by a burial on private property.

From the explanation printed with the bill as introduced, written by the Legislative Services Agency. Amendments adopted later aren’t reflected. Full bill text

Senate subcommittee

Named February 10, 2026. On February 11, 2026 it recommended indefinite postponement. [].

• Sen. Dennis Guth REmail
• Sen. Kevin Alons REmail
• Sen. Renee Hardman DEmail

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Iowa Code it changes

Amends§331.301§364.3

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