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NJ A3909

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Robert Karabinchak

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Origin

General Assembly

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Permits crematories to operate as stand-alone facilities on property owned or leased by a cremation company, separate from cemeteries and funeral homes
  • Creates a new entity type called "cremation company" defined as a person that owns, manages, operates, or controls a stand-alone crematory facility
  • Expands the New Jersey Cemetery Board's jurisdiction to include oversight and regulation of crematory companies, renaming it the New Jersey Cemetery and Crematory Board
  • Requires crematory companies to obtain a certificate of authority from the board before operating, following the same application process as cemetery companies
  • Establishes licensing requirements for crematory salespersons and requires crematory companies to file their regulations and service charges with the board

Legislative Description

Allows for operation of crematories at locations not situated on cemetery grounds or funeral home properties.

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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