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NJ A1422
NJ A1422"Chiara's Law"; prohibits euthanizing animals in shelters or pounds except for health or safety reasons.
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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 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 when the animal's health necessitates it or for the safety of the animal, other animals, or employees at the facility. The bill requires any necessary euthanasia to be done humanely, and specifies that compliance with Department of Health requirements concerning animals suspected of rabies takes precedence over the euthanasia limitations established in the bill.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Commerce, Economic Development and Agriculture 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/A1422 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/A1500/1422_I1.HTM |
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