A 1263 New Jersey General Assembly · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Requires organizations training disabled veteran assistance dogs to register with Division of Consumer Affairs and provide disabled veteran assistance dogs with vests or harnesses.

This bill requires non-profit organizations training disabled veteran assistance dogs to register annually with New Jersey's Division of Consumer Affairs. It mandates these organizations to provide handlers (disabled veterans) with a vest or harness labeled "DISABLED VETERAN ASSISTANCE DOG" (or "DVAD") and an ID card listing the handler's name, dog's details, and the training organization. Organizations must meet registration requirements set by the Division, including potential accreditation standards and a reasonable fee. Violating these rules is considered a consumer fraud violation under New Jersey law.
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Jan 2026
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
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Introduced, Referred to Assembly Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee
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