The "Family and Private Burial Grounds Preservation Act."
This bill establishes the "Family and Private Burial Grounds Preservation Act" to regulate privately owned burial sites in New Jersey that are not operated by government or religious entities. It defines key terms such as family burial grounds, human remains, and burial objects to clarify what the law protects. The Department of Environmental Protection will oversee these sites and has the authority to manage grants, loans, and other funding for their preservation. The legislation aims to ensure the maintenance and integrity of these private cemeteries while allowing for their continued use by descendants and other relatives.
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in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
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Jun 2026
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Introduced Jun 1, 2026
Last action Jun 1, 2026
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee
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Joe Vitale
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