Provides for memorial land facilities
This bill creates a permit system for facilities that respectfully handle cremated remains and natural organic reduction (like composting). Operators must be New York not-for-profit corporations that file detailed plans with the cemetery board, including evidence of conservation easements, a pledge against building crematories, and consumer contracts. The permit requires compliance with existing zoning laws and cemetery board regulations governing land access and remains disposal. It directly affects facility operators and consumers using these specific memorial services, ensuring standardized management of such lands.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 14, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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2
Key actions
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Committee
2
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO CORPORATIONS, AUTHORITIES AND COMMISSIONS
lower
Feb 14, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO CORPORATIONS, AUTHORITIES AND COMMISSIONS
lower
1 primary · 11 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Karines Reyes
DDemocratic
Co
Andrew Hevesi
DDemocratic
Co
Chantel Jackson
DDemocratic
Co
Charles Fall
DDemocratic
Co
Chris Burdick
DDemocratic/Independence/Working Families
Co
Donna Lupardo
DDemocratic
Co
Jen Lunsford
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
Jo Anne Simon
DDemocratic
Co
Jon Rivera
DDemocratic
Co
Jonathan Jacobson
DDemocratic
Co
Rebecca Seawright
DDemocratic
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