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NJ A4151
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/19/2026
Primary Sponsor
Carol Murphy
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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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