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NJ A4628
NJ A4628"Chiara's Law"; prohibits euthanizing animals in shelters or pounds except for health or safety reasons.
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Introduced
10/22/2018
10/22/2018
In Committee
10/22/2018
10/22/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2020
01/08/2020
Introduced Session
2018-2019 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 for health or safety reasons. The bill requires any necessary euthanasia to be done in a humane manner consistent with current law. It also specifies that compliance with Department of Health requirements concerning any animal suspected of being rabid would supersede the provisions limiting euthanasia, and the shelter or pound must follow the appropriate procedures for handling a suspected rabid animal.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee (on 10/22/2018)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2018/Bills/A5000/4628_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2018/Bills/A5000/4628_I1.PDF |
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