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NJ A602
NJ A602Eliminates 15% fee charged by cemetery company on transfer of graves, crypts and niches.
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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill eliminates the 15% fee which cemetery companies currently charge for the transfer of a grave, crypt or niche. Under the "New Jersey Cemetery Act, 2003," these fees are among those which a cemetery is required to charge and deposit in its Maintenance and Preservation Funds, to be used for the purposes designated by the act. Inasmuch as a fee is already charged on the original sale of graves, crypt and niches, the additional fee upon transfer of a grave, crypt or niche would appear to be unnecessarily burdensome, especially when the transfer may occur at the time of need, and create an additional financial hardship on the bereaved.
AI Summary
This bill eliminates the 15% fee that cemetery companies in New Jersey currently charge when a grave, crypt, or niche is transferred from one person to another. Under the "New Jersey Cemetery Act, 2003," these fees are collected and deposited into a Maintenance and Preservation Fund, which is used for the upkeep of the cemetery. The bill argues that this transfer fee is an unnecessary financial burden, especially during times of bereavement, as a fee is already charged on the original sale of these burial spaces.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Regulated Professions Committee (on 01/13/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A602 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A1000/602_I1.HTM |
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