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NJ A602

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Gary Schaer

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Origin

General Assembly

2026-2027 Regular Session

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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