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NJ A602
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Gary Schaer
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AI Summary
- Eliminates the 15% transfer fee that cemetery companies currently charge when graves, crypts, or niches are transferred between owners
- Amends the New Jersey Cemetery Act of 2003 (P.L.2003, c.261) by deleting paragraphs (5) and (6) from Section 13, which mandated these transfer fees
- Transfer fees were previously required to be deposited into cemetery Maintenance and Preservation Funds, but initial sale fees of 15% for graves and 10% for crypts/niches remain in place
- Sponsored by Assemblyman Gary S. Schaer (District 36 - Bergen and Passaic) and pre-filed for the 2026 legislative session
- Takes effect immediately upon enactment
Legislative Description
Eliminates 15% fee charged by cemetery company on transfer of graves, crypts and niches.
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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