S.2045

Requires certain animals used in testing to be offered for adoption; requires establishment of procedures for assessment and disposition of animals; establishes penalties for noncompliance.

Introduced·1/9/24
Introduced Text

New Jersey S2045 requires cats, dogs, and ferrets used in testing to be offered for adoption and establishes procedures for their assessment and.

New Jersey S2045 mandates that cats, dogs, and ferrets used in product testing or research by companies, manufacturers, or contract testing facilities be assessed for adoption suitability and offered to animal rescue organizations or private individuals upon test conclusion. The bill requires these entities to report to the Office of Veterinary Public Health (OVPH) in the Department of Health (DOH) about the animals used, their condition, and their disposition. The OVPH must establish procedures for documenting these assessments and dispositions.

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Where it stands

Current
Economic Growth Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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History

Jan 9, 2024

Senate

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Economic Growth Committee