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NJ S104
NJ S104Clarifies that compensation may be paid for expenses related to service animals required due to injuries resulting from crime against victim.
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Introduced
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
In Committee
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill specifically provides that crime victims may be awarded compensation for those expenses related to procuring or providing treatment to a service animal when a service animal is required by the victim due to injuries sustained by the victim as a result of the crime. Under the bill, a "service animal," as defined by the federal Americans with Disabilities Act, is any dog that is individually trained to do work or perform tasks for the benefit of an individualwith a disability, including a physical, sensory, psychiatric, intellectual, or other mental disability.
AI Summary
This bill clarifies that crime victims can be compensated for expenses related to service animals if those animals are necessary due to injuries sustained from a crime. Specifically, it amends existing law to include costs for obtaining or treating a service animal, which is defined by the federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) as a dog trained to perform tasks for individuals with disabilities, including mental or physical ones. This provision aims to ensure that victims who rely on these specially trained animals for support following a crime can have their associated costs covered.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee (on 01/09/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S104 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S0500/104_I1.HTM |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S0500/104_I1.HTM |
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