Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StateGeorgiaIntroduced
SB 146: Health, Local Government, and Property; regulations and protections of cemeteries and burial grounds; provide
Rick Williams
SB 146 status: Introduced — Effective Date (updated Jul 1, 2026).
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OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
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Overall Score
55OUT OF 100
Score:55/100 civic fit
Risk:Low Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 40/100
Constitutionality95%
Bipartisan70%
Public opinion60%
Bill summary
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 31, 36, and 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health, local government, and property, respectively, so as to provide regulations and protections of cemeteries and burial grounds; to revise procedures concerning the issuance of permits for the disinterment and reinterment of human remains; to provide definitions; to provide statutory construction; to conform cross-references; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
Mixed / Neutral
55%
Benefits
- Provides clearer regulatory standards for cemetery operators
- Reduces ambiguity in burial ground management liability
- Standardizes permit procedures for death-care professionals
Risks
- May increase compliance costs for small cemetery owners
- New permitting requirements could delay operational tasks
- Potential administrative burden for funeral business planning
Society
Mixed / Neutral
55%
Benefits
- Ensures stronger protections for human burial grounds
- Clarifies procedures for families seeking disinterment
- Protects cultural and historical sites from neglect
Risks
- Potential bureaucratic hurdles for grieving families
- Increased complexity in navigating burial law
- Regulatory shifts may require legal assistance for individuals
Technology Industry
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Civic Accountability
Mixed / Neutral
55%
Benefits
- Clarifies local government authority over burial sites
- Standardizes statutory language across multiple titles
- Enhances government oversight of funeral industry practices
Risks
- Could expand the regulatory reach of local agencies
- Potential for enforcement inconsistency across jurisdictions
- Statutory changes may require updated local policy manuals
Public Health & Safety
Mixed / Neutral
55%
Benefits
- Regulates disinterment to prevent public health hazards
- Ensures sanitary procedures for human remains transport
- Protects burial sites from environmental contamination risks
Risks
- Potential for procedural bottlenecks in critical health tasks
- Uncertain impact on existing emergency burial protocols
- Enforcement gaps during transition to new regulations
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Confidence
Low
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