Legislative findings; purpose of act

75-2742. Legislative findings; purpose of act. (a) The legislature finds that: (1) Existing state laws do not provide adequate protection for unmarked burial sites and human skeletal remains; and (2) there is no procedure regarding the treatment and disposition of human skeletal remains from unmarked burial sites necessary to protect the interests of descendants or other interested persons. (b) The purposes of this act are to: (1) Provide adequate protection for unmarked burial sites and human skeletal remains located on all lands within the state of Kansas; (2) prohibit unauthorized disturbance of any unmarked burial sites; and (3) provide procedures for the proper care and protection of unmarked burial sites and human skeletal remains found in the state of Kansas. History: L. 1989, ch. 234, § 2; July 1. Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL General Policies 2026 Archived LCC Documents Archived LCC Meetings REVISOR OF STATUTES Archived Session Documents Archived School Finance Documents USEFUL LINKS Session Laws Kansas Administrative Regulations OTHER LEGISLATIVE SITES Kansas Legislature Administrative Services Division of Post Audit Research Department Contact Us PDF Help www.ksrevisor.gov 2026