House Bill No. by Representative Zeringue aims to amend and reenact provisions related to the Louisiana Cemetery Response Task Force, which is established to assess and address cemetery needs during emergencies. The bill changes the name from "Statewide Cemetery Response Task Force" to "Louisiana Cemetery Response Task Force" and outlines the task force's authority, responsibilities, and procedures. It allows for the appointment of representatives from other state authorities and mandates that the task force submit a preliminary assessment of cemetery impacts within seventy-two hours of activation, with updates as new information becomes available.

Additionally, the bill expands the powers and duties of the task force, including the ability to access records, direct resources for response efforts, and coordinate with various entities involved in cemetery recovery. It also grants the task force the authority to access both public and private property to address public health risks related to human remains and to facilitate the reinterment of remains as necessary. The act will take effect upon the governor's signature or after the designated time period for bills to become law without signature.

Statutes affected:
HB772 Original: 29:4(A)
HB772 Engrossed: 29:4(A)
HB772 Reengrossed: 29:4(A)
HB772 Enrolled: 29:4(A)