S 4008 New Jersey Senate · 2024-2025 Regular Session

Imposes locational restriction on construction of a new crematory.

S 4008 prohibits new crematories from being built within 1,000 feet of schools, residential zones, or public recreational areas in New Jersey. Specifically, it bans approval of new crematory construction if the site borders within 1,000 feet of any public or private school, exclusively residential zoning, or parks, playgrounds, beaches, or similar open spaces. The bill amends existing cemetery law (P.L.2011, c.230) and takes effect immediately. This directly affects developers seeking to build new crematories by restricting potential locations near sensitive community areas.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
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Governor
Introduced Jan 14, 2025 Last action Feb 13, 2025
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Feb 13, 2025
Committee
Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee
upper
Feb 13, 2025
Upper · Passed
Reported out of Senate Committee with Amendments, 2nd Reading
upper
Feb 13, 2025
Committee
Transferred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
upper
Jan 14, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce Committee
upper
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