Requires certain animals used in testing to be offered for adoption; requires establishment of procedures for assessment and disposition of animals; establishes penalties for noncompliance.
This bill requires companies, corporations, or testing facilities in New Jersey that use cats, dogs, or ferrets for product testing or research to assess these animals for adoption after testing ends and offer them to animal rescue organizations or private individuals if suitable. It mandates reporting details like animal numbers, assessment results, and adoption outcomes to the Department of Health, and establishes a database for rescue organizations. Facilities failing to comply face civil penalties of $10,000 for a first offense and $50,000 for a second, with potential testing bans for repeated violations. The law directly affects testing facilities and research institutions using these animals, aiming to increase adoption opportunities while creating clear reporting and enforcement mechanisms.
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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 Commerce and Economic Development Committee
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2 primary · 4 co-sponsors
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