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NJ A3909
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Robert Karabinchak
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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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