The bill amends section 267.21 of the Florida Statutes to establish provisions for historic African-American cemeteries with excess vacant land. It requires local governments to approve applications from these cemeteries to change the land use category and zoning district of the excess land, provided that the land is sold or contracted for sale specifically to fund the cemetery's long-term maintenance and upkeep. This initiative aims to support the preservation efforts of these cemeteries, which have historically faced challenges due to urban redevelopment and land use practices.

The new legal language inserted into the statute specifies that local governments must facilitate the process of changing land use designations to align with the most permissive categories and zoning districts adjacent to the excess property. This change is intended to help historic African-American cemeteries generate necessary funds for their maintenance while honoring the legacies of those interred within them. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.