New Jersey 222nd Legislature Status: Introduced

S 4704 — Authorizes procedures under MLUL for identification and preservation of abandoned cemeteries.

Last action — INT 1RS REF SCU

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed General Assembly
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced October 01, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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In plain language

This bill establishes procedures for identifying and preserving abandoned cemeteries.

The bill allows for the identification and preservation of abandoned cemeteries through authorized procedures. It aims to ensure that these sites are recognized and maintained.

Summary

Identification & preservation of abandoned cemeteries-authorize procedures

Bill Text

  • Introduced View text Current html October 02, 2026

How this bill changes current law

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This bill amends 4 section(s) of the New Jersey statutes: N.J.S.A. 40:55D-3; Section 19 of P.L.1975, c.291; N.J.S.A. 40:55D-32; Section 32 of P.L.1975, c.291.

  • N.J.S.A. 40:55D-3

    this act → P.L.1975, c.291 (C.40:55D-1 et seq.) "Abandoned cemetery" means any place found to contain human burials, whether or not the burial site has been determined to have historical significance, not owned by a public agency or religious corporation, society, or association and in which not more than 10 percent of the interments have been made later than 1971. This definition shall include, but not be limited to, graveyards, burial grounds, and cemeteries that do not exceed 10 acres and are used or intended to be used for the interment of bodies of the dead or the ashes thereof.

    amended

  • Section 19 of P.L.1975, c.291

    , , , : of abandoned cemeteries and the existing and proposed location , : , , , , , , ,

    amended

  • N.J.S.A. 40:55D-32

    ; 17a. of this act this act and → , a. of section 17 of P.L.1975, c.291 (C.40:55D-26) The official map also shall be deemed conclusive with respect to the location of abandoned cemeteries, including cemeteries that no longer display the physical indicia of a cemetery, including but not limited to, headstones, tombstones, mausoleums, and crypts. of P.L.1975, c.291 (C.40:55D-44) j. Provisions for the preservation and protection of identified abandoned cemeteries. P.L.1975, c.291 (C.40:55D-38 and C.40:55D-39) ; and g. Identification of abandoned cemeteries

    amended

  • Section 32 of P.L.1975, c.291

    1 → abandoned cemeteries, , abandoned cemeteries, one , ,

    amended

Action History

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Sponsors

  • Latham Tiver · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 119 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Tiver, Latham

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (119)

119 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does S 4704 do?
Identification & preservation of abandoned cemeteries-authorize procedures
Who sponsors S 4704?
S 4704 is sponsored by Tiver, Latham.
What is the current status of S 4704?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced October 01, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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