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NJ S2155
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Paul Moriarty
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AI Summary
- Counties may cremate unclaimed bodies as an alternative to burial, with cremation costs borne by the county when no estate or responsible family member can pay
- Hospitals or medical examiners may store unclaimed bodies for up to 30 days before burial or cremation can proceed
- Medical examiner offices must retain cremains for at least one year after cremation before interment is permitted
- Individuals who claim a body or cremains after burial must pay disinterment costs, unless the medical examiner requires disinterment for an investigation
Legislative Description
Authorizes cremation of unclaimed bodies by counties and storage of unclaimed bodies by hospitals.
Commerce
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce Committee
1/13/2026
Committee Referrals
Commerce1/13/2026
Full Bill Text
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