A1649

Allows dog owners to procure identification cards for guide or service dogs; appropriates $100,000.

Introduced·1/13/26
Introduced Text

New Jersey A1649 allows dog owners to obtain identification cards for guide or service dogs, with no fee, and appropriates $100,000 for.

New Jersey A1649 amends existing law to allow owners of guide or service dogs to apply for identification cards for their dogs. The application process includes an affidavit signed by the owner attesting to the dog's training. The Department of Health will develop these cards, which will not expire and must be accepted by all municipalities as proof of the dog's training. The bill also appropriates $100,000 to the Department of Health for implementing these provisions.

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Where it stands

Current
Aging and Human Services Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jan 13

Assembly

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Aging and Human Services Committee