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Enacts the "unmarked burial site protection act", to regulate the discovery of burial grounds, human remains and funerary objects

This bill did not become law and its session has ended, so it can no longer move. It would have to be reintroduced.

NY S 5701 · Senate Bill · 2021-2022

Stage
Session ended
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Senate
Sponsor
Leroy Comrie
Latest action
Dec 19, 2022

What it does

Enacts the "unmarked burial site protection act"; requires the cessation of all ground disturbing activities upon the discovery of a burial ground, human remains or funerary objects; requires the reporting of such discovery to the local coroner; provides that if such remains are more than 50 years old, the state archaeologist shall be notified; requires state archaeologist to determine whether the remains are of Native American origin; provides that the lineal descendants or culturally affiliated group of such remains shall be notified and be given possession thereof; establishes the Native American burial site review committee to provide for notice and disposition of Native American…

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This bill did not become law and its session has ended, so it can no longer move. It would have to be reintroduced.

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  2. Committee (Done)

  3. Floor (Current step)

    Sent for signature · Dec 19, 2022

  4. Law (Needs attention)

    The session ended first

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