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NJ S2934

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Raj Mukherji

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Origin

Senate

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Permits crematories to operate as stand-alone facilities on property owned or leased by a cremation company, separate from cemeteries and funeral homes
  • Creates a new "cremation company" classification for businesses that own, manage, or operate stand-alone crematories
  • Expands the New Jersey Cemetery and Crematory Board's regulatory authority to include oversight of cremation companies, including issuing certificates of authority and permits
  • Requires cremation companies to be organized as nonprofit corporations (including cultural nonprofits) and to register with the board before conducting business with the public
  • Establishes licensing requirements for crematory salespersons and adds cremation companies to the existing registry of providers accepting state burial assistance payments

Legislative Description

Allows for operation of crematories at locations not situated on cemetery grounds or funeral home properties; provides for issuance of permits for certain crematories.

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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