The bill enacts R.S. 8:908, which establishes regulations for the management of abandoned cemeteries in Louisiana. It allows the governing bodies of municipal or parochial governments to utilize their labor and resources to address public health or safety risks associated with abandoned cemeteries within their jurisdiction. The decision to undertake such abatement must be made by a majority vote of the governing body, confirming that the conditions in the cemetery pose a public risk and that the abatement serves a public purpose. The bill defines "abandoned cemetery" as per R.S. 25:933 and outlines the procedures for abatement.

Importantly, the bill specifies that the abatement process does not permit the disturbance of graves or the removal of human remains or grave markers. If human remains are discovered during abatement activities, the responsible municipal or parochial government or volunteers must notify state authorities as per R.S. 8:680. Additionally, in the event of a declared disaster, local officials are empowered to address public health or safety hazards in both public and private cemeteries caused by the disaster. The bill will take effect upon the governor's signature or after the designated period for bills to become law without a signature.