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NJ A6104
Bill
Status
Introduced
11/24/2025
Primary Sponsor
Dan Hutchison
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AI Summary
- Counties may now cremate unclaimed bodies as an alternative to burial, with the county responsible for cremation costs when no estate or surviving spouse/parent can pay
- Hospitals or medical examiners may store unclaimed bodies for up to 30 days before burial or cremation can proceed
- Medical examiner offices must retain cremains for at least one year after cremation before interment is permitted
- Individuals who later claim an already-buried body or cremains must pay disinterment costs, unless the medical examiner requires the body for investigation
- Amends N.J.S.40A:9-49 and N.J.S.40A:9-54 concerning disposal of unclaimed bodies, effective immediately
Legislative Description
Authorizes cremation of unclaimed bodies by counties and storage of unclaimed bodies by hospitals.
Health
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Health Committee
11/24/2025
Committee Referrals
Health11/24/2025
Full Bill Text
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