Protecting burial rights and lot ownerships for cemeteries and burial grounds

SB 1066 protects burial rights for individuals who own cemetery lots or grave spaces in West Virginia. It requires cemetery operators to provide reasonable access for interments (burials), prohibits restrictions based solely on scheduling convenience, and bans retroactively changing rules to harm existing lot owners' rights. The bill defines "abandoned" or "endangered" cemeteries (where no responsible owner exists or the site faces physical threats) and establishes state authority to intervene. It directly affects lot owners (who hold property rights to burial plots) and cemetery operators by setting enforceable standards for access, services, and preventing evasion of cemetery obligations. The bill does not create new burial rules but codifies existing protections and clarifies enforcement mechanisms.