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NJ A4151

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/19/2026

Primary Sponsor

Carol Murphy

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Origin

General Assembly

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Permits New Jersey cemeteries to allow interment of cremated pet remains alongside human remains in graves, with cemetery company approval required in writing
  • Cremated pet remains may only be interred simultaneously with the interment of human remains, not separately
  • Prohibits interment of cremated pet remains in columbariums or public mausoleums
  • Cemetery companies retain discretion to deny pet remains interment and must provide a list of associated charges
  • Payments for cremated pet remains interment must be deposited into the cemetery's Maintenance and Preservation Fund

Legislative Description

Allows interment of cremated pet remains in certain cemeteries.

Regulated Professions

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Regulated Professions Committee

2/19/2026

Committee Referrals

Regulated Professions2/19/2026

Full Bill Text

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