Prohibits sale of cats, dogs, or rabbits by pet shops; prohibits certain transactions between animal shelters, pounds, animal rescue organizations, and animal breeders or brokers; repeals "Pet Purchase Protection Act."
This bill prohibits pet shops in New Jersey from selling cats, dogs, or rabbits, aiming to reduce sales of animals from commercial breeders (often called "puppy mills") and encourage adoption from shelters. It also bans animal shelters, pounds, and rescue organizations from accepting payment from breeders or brokers for animals they provide, while requiring shelters to provide health certificates and veterinary records for adoptable animals. The law directly affects pet shops, animal shelters, and breeders/brokers, but does not change rules for independent pet dealers or consumer protections for animals purchased elsewhere.
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Economic Growth Committee
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Brian Stack
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