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A4220

Bars enforcement of provision in decedent's will that would require euthanasia of healthy domestic companion animal.

Introduced·2/19/26
Introduced Text

New Jersey A4220 prohibits enforcing will provisions that require euthanasia of healthy pets.

New Jersey A4220 defines a "domestic companion animal" as any pet acquired for companionship, not for business or agriculture. The bill voids and makes unenforceable any will provision that requires the euthanasia of a healthy pet. This law responds to cases where healthy pets were euthanized due to will provisions, despite options for adoption.

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Where it stands

Current
Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee
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History

Feb 19

Assembly

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee