Expands list of animals prohibited from use in traveling animal acts; limits certain exceptions to apply only at educational institutions.
This bill expands New Jersey's "Nosey's Law" to prohibit the use of rabbits, hares, rodents, and other wild or exotic animals in traveling animal acts - such as mobile circus performances or carnival shows. It removes current exemptions for domestic animals (like cattle, horses, and dogs) from the prohibited list and narrows exceptions to apply only to educational institutions conducting outreach programs. The law affects businesses operating mobile animal entertainment shows, making it illegal to transport or use these animals in performances requiring mobile housing facilities. Exceptions for educational or research purposes now apply solely to schools or affiliated institutions, not general venues.
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Introduction
Mar 2025
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Introduced Mar 6, 2025
Last action Mar 6, 2025
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Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Commerce, Economic Development and Agriculture Committee
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1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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