AJR165

Designates October 3 of each year as "Companion Animal Cruelty Awareness Day" in New Jersey.

Introduced·3/19/26
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Designates October 3 as "Companion Animal Cruelty Awareness Day" in New Jersey.

New Jersey AJR165 designates October 3 of each year as "Companion Animal Cruelty Awareness Day" to raise public awareness and promote education on companion animal cruelty. The resolution highlights the connection between animal abuse and interpersonal violence, emphasizing the need for community engagement and early reporting of cruelty incidents. It requests the Governor to issue an annual proclamation recognizing the day and encourages participation from relevant organizations, citizens, and state agencies in awareness activities.

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Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee
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History

Mar 19

Assembly

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee