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Moksha's Law expands damages for wrongful death of pets and service animals in New Jersey.

Moksha's Law expands the recovery of damages in civil actions for the death of domestic companion animals, emotional support animals, and service animals. It allows for compensatory damages including veterinary and burial expenses, fair market value, and noneconomic damages for loss of companionship. It also allows for punitive damages in cases of intentional actions or vicious dogs. The law applies to actions against individuals, organizations, and entities, but excludes certain professional negligence cases.