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NJ A4871
NJ A4871"Chiara's Law"; prohibits euthanizing animals in shelters or pounds except for health or safety reasons.
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Introduced
11/14/2022
11/14/2022
In Committee
11/14/2022
11/14/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024
01/08/2024
Introduced Session
2022-2023 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, titled "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 (2)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Agriculture and Food Security Committee (on 11/14/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2022/A4871 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/A5000/4871_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/A5000/4871_I1.PDF |
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