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NJ A3260

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Dan Hutchison

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Origin

General Assembly

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Counties may cremate unclaimed bodies as an alternative to burial, with cremation costs paid by the county when no estate or surviving spouse/parent exists
  • Unclaimed bodies may be stored by hospitals or medical examiners for up to 30 days before burial or cremation can occur at county expense
  • Medical examiner offices must retain cremains for at least one year after cremation before interment is permitted
  • Individuals claiming a body or cremains after burial 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 in New Jersey

Legislative Description

Authorizes cremation of unclaimed bodies by counties and storage of unclaimed bodies by hospitals.

Regulated Professions

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Regulated Professions Committee

1/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Regulated Professions1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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