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NJ S3080
NJ S3080Establishes transporting for slaughter, selling or otherwise providing for slaughter, or slaughtering gestating cow as crime of fourth degree; establishes criminal and civil penalties therefor; designated as Brianna's Law.
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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill establishes under the State animal cruelty statutes that transporting for slaughter, selling or otherwise providing for slaughter, or slaughtering a gestating cow is a crime of the fourth degree, and provides for the imposition of a minimum fine of $3,000 to a maximum of $10,000 for each conviction. A crime of the fourth degree is punishable by a term of imprisonment of up to 18 months, an ordinary fine of up to $10,000, or both. It also establishes a civil penalty for a violation of $3,000 to $5,000 for each gestating cow or carcass of a slaughtered gestating cow. This bill is designated as Brianna's Law in honor of the pregnant cow that gave birth to her calf two days after escaping a truck transporting her to a slaughterhouse and being found trotting down Route 80 on December 27, 2018. The cow was named Brianna and her calf, Winter.
AI Summary
This bill, known as Brianna's Law, makes it a crime of the fourth degree to transport for slaughter, sell, or slaughter a cow that is pregnant, meaning it is carrying a calf. A crime of the fourth degree is punishable by up to 18 months in jail, a fine of up to $10,000, or both. In addition to criminal penalties, individuals convicted of this offense will face a civil penalty of $3,000 to $5,000 for each pregnant cow involved or for each carcass of a slaughtered pregnant cow. This law is named in honor of a cow named Brianna who escaped transport to a slaughterhouse and gave birth shortly after.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Economic Growth Committee (on 01/13/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S3080 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S3500/3080_I1.HTM |
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