S.3027

Directs DOH to establish food bank for pets pilot program; appropriates $1 million.

Introduced·1/13/26
Introduced Text

New Jersey S3027 establishes a food bank for pets pilot program to assist pet owners facing financial challenges.

New Jersey S3027 directs the Department of Health (DOH) to establish a Food Banks for Pets Pilot Program. The program aims to provide food for cats and dogs to pet owners who are facing financial challenges in providing for their pets without assistance. The bill authorizes the DOH to select non-profit organizations and volunteer groups or organizations for participation in the pilot program, to delegate implementation of the pilot program to those selected groups and organizations, and to coordinate the establishment and operation of food banks for pets with municipalities and selected.

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Economic Growth Committee
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History

Jan 13

Senate

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Economic Growth Committee