New Jersey S1578 prohibits enforcing will provisions that require euthanasia of healthy pets.
New Jersey S1578 makes it illegal to enforce any part of a will that requires the euthanasia of a healthy pet. The bill defines "domestic companion animal" as any pet acquired for companionship, not for business or agriculture. This law responds to cases where healthy pets were euthanized due to will provisions, despite offers for adoption. Any such will provision is declared against public policy and unenforceable.
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