Establishes disorderly persons offense for dog owner who fails to remain at scene and provide certain information when dog injures a person.
S 969 requires dog owners to stay at the scene and provide their name, address, and contact information to anyone injured by their dog when the owner is present during the incident. If a dog owner fails to comply, they face a disorderly persons offense punishable by a $500-$1,000 fine, up to six months in jail, or both. The bill directly affects dog owners whose pets cause injuries while they are present at the scene. It creates a specific legal obligation for owners to assist injured parties immediately after an incident, rather than leaving the scene.
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
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Jon Bramnick
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