S.457

Expands list of animals prohibited from use in traveling animal acts; limits certain exceptions to apply only at educational institutions.

Introduced·1/13/26
Introduced Text

New Jersey S457 expands the list of animals prohibited from use in traveling animal acts and limits exceptions to educational institutions.

New Jersey S457 amends "Nosey’s Law" by expanding the list of animals prohibited from use in traveling animal acts. The bill removes exclusions for domestic animals and adds lagomorphs and rodents to the list of prohibited animals. It also limits exceptions to educational institutions, non-mobile permanent facilities, and governmental outreach programs. Violators face penalties under existing law, excluding certain criminal penalties.

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Current
Economic Growth Committee
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jan 13

Senate

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Economic Growth Committee