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NJ A1110
NJ A1110Requires certain veterinary facilities to obtain signed consent form for unsupervised overnight stays of domestic companion animals.
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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 requires for-profit veterinary facilities that board domestic companion animals overnight without having a person physically present at the facility to obtain a signed consent form from the owner of the animal or the person bringing the animal to the veterinary facility for care or treatment. The bill requires the consent form to include information about the frequency of injuries relating to the unsupervised overnight boarding of domestic companion animals at the facility. In addition, the bill provides that, in the event that a veterinary facility fails to collect the signed consent form from the owner of a domestic companion animal staying unsupervised overnight or from the person bringing the animal to the veterinary facility for care or treatment, the veterinarian will be strictly liable for any injury or death occurring as a result of the unsupervised overnight stay. The bill also provides that the veterinarian may not charge for any veterinary services rendered due to an injury occurring from lack of overnight supervision. In addition, the bill provides that nothing in the bill shall be deemed to grant immunity to any veterinarian who collects a consent form from the owner of an animal or the person bringing the animal to the veterinary facility for care or treatment.
AI Summary
This bill requires for-profit veterinary facilities in New Jersey to obtain a signed consent form from pet owners if the facility boards domestic companion animals, meaning pets kept for companionship, overnight without a person physically present. This consent form must inform owners about the frequency of injuries, both fatal and non-fatal, that have occurred at the facility during these unsupervised overnight stays. If a veterinarian fails to get this signed consent, they will be held strictly liable, meaning they are automatically responsible, for any injury or death to the animal resulting from the lack of overnight supervision and cannot charge for any related veterinary services. The bill also clarifies that obtaining this consent form does not protect a veterinarian from liability if an injury still occurs.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Regulated Professions 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/A1110 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A1500/1110_I1.HTM |
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