A1279

Increases penalties for denying access to public facilities, NJT, and transportation network companies to service dogs and their handlers.

Introduced·1/13/26
Introduced Text

New Jersey A1279 increases penalties for denying access to public facilities, NJT, and transportation network companies to service dogs and their.

New Jersey A1279 increases penalties for denying access to public facilities, New Jersey Transit, and transportation network companies to service dogs and their handlers. The bill subjects violators to criminal penalties, including fines and potential imprisonment. The first violation is a petty disorderly persons offense, the second is a disorderly persons offense, and subsequent violations escalate to higher penalties. The penalties are intended to fund educational programs for law enforcement officers and to support a public awareness campaign.

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Where it stands

Current
Aging and Human Services Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

D
1
3
RRR
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jan 13

Assembly

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Aging and Human Services Committee