New Jersey legislation · 2026-2027 Regular Session
New Jersey S4848: Sale of memorials-req written contract, deposit payments into escrow account
Status: In committee, October 19, 2026
Requires written contract for sale of memorials and option for purchaser to deposit payments into escrow account.
What the bill says
An Act concerning the sale of memorials and supplementing P.L.1960, c.39 (C.56:8-1 et seq.).
From the introduced text, October 19, 2026:
An Act concerning the sale of memorials and supplementing P.L.1960, c.39 (C.56:8-1 et seq.). Be It Enacted by the Senate and General Assembly of the State of New Jersey: 1. a. Each sale of a memorial shall be evidenced by a written contract. The contract shall be signed by all parties thereto and shall clearly and accurately set forth in legible form and in understandable language all terms and conditions of the contract, including, but not limited to: (1) the names and addresses of the seller and the purchaser of the memorial; (2) the full name of the individual to be memorialized and, if known, the date of the individual's death; (3) a visual and written description of the memorial, (b) the dimensions; and (c) the wording of any inscription and the approximate layout thereof; (4) the approximate date when the memorial is expected to be delivered to the purchaser or other authorized recipient, or installed by the seller pursuant to the contract; (5) the location where the memorial is to be delivered or the name of the cemetery in which the memorial is to be installed and, if known, the location of the plot or grave; (6) the total price of the memorial including: (a) itemized charges for delivery, installation, and, if necessary, additional work, provided that the additional …
Sponsors
- Renee C. Burgess (D, 28) · primary sponsor
- Angela V. McKnight (D, 31) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : INT 1RS REF SCM
Subjects: COMMERCE
Common questions
- What is S4848?
- S4848 is a bill in the New Jersey Legislature (2026-2027 Regular Session): Sale of memorials-req written contract, deposit payments into escrow account.
- What does S4848 do?
- In its own words: An Act concerning the sale of memorials and supplementing P.L.1960, c.39 (C.56:8-1 et seq.).
- What is the status of S4848?
- In committee as of October 19, 2026. Latest action: INT 1RS REF SCM (October 19, 2026).
- Who sponsored S4848?
- Renee C. Burgess (D, 28), with 1 co-sponsor.
- Where is the official record for S4848?
- On the New Jersey Legislature website: https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S4848
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