Senate Bill 416 aims to enhance the reporting and oversight of disturbances to burial sites within cemeteries in Wisconsin. The bill mandates that any individual who suspects a disturbance or potential disturbance of a burial site or its contiguous land must report it to the local police department or county sheriff's office as soon as reasonably possible. In turn, each sheriff and police department is required to prepare a report for every disturbance reported and send copies to both the Burial Sites Preservation Board and the Cemetery Board. Additionally, the Department of Safety and Professional Services is tasked with creating a standardized reporting form for these disturbances.

The bill also establishes new statutory provisions, including definitions and reporting requirements. Specifically, it creates sections 157.70 (1) (cg) and 157.70 (3) (c), which outline the responsibilities of individuals and law enforcement regarding burial site disturbances. Furthermore, it introduces sections 440.03 (18) and 440.905 (3), detailing the form to be used for reporting and the annual review process by the Cemetery Board. This structured approach aims to ensure better protection of burial sites and enhance accountability in handling reported disturbances.