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NJ A1192
NJ A1192"Chiara's Law"; prohibits euthanizing animals in shelters or pounds except for health or safety reasons.
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Introduced
01/14/2020
01/14/2020
In Committee
01/14/2020
01/14/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/11/2022
01/11/2022
Introduced Session
2020-2021 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill prohibits euthanizing animals in shelters or pounds for any reason other than health or safety reasons, and requires any necessary euthanizing to be done in a humane manner consistent with current law. The bill also provides that any Department of Health requirements concerning an animal suspected of being rabid would supersede the provisions limiting euthanasia for impounded animals established in the bill.
AI Summary
This bill, known as "Chiara's Law," prohibits euthanizing animals in shelters or pounds except for health or safety reasons. The bill requires any necessary euthanasia to be done in a humane manner consistent with current law. It also provides that any Department of Health requirements concerning an animal suspected of being rabid would supersede the provisions limiting euthanasia for impounded animals established in the bill.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Agriculture Committee (on 01/14/2020)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2020/Bills/A1500/1192_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2020/Bills/A1500/1192_I1.PDF |
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