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.
This bill requires companies and research facilities in New Jersey that use cats, dogs, or ferrets for product testing or research to assess these animals for adoption suitability after testing ends. If deemed suitable, they must offer the animals to animal rescue organizations or private individuals for adoption, following specific procedures. Facilities must report details like animal numbers, assessment results, and adoption outcomes to the Department of Health, with penalties of up to $50,000 for noncompliance. The law directly affects testing facilities, research institutions, and animal rescue organizations, aiming to provide a pathway for animals used in testing to find new homes.
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in committee
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Introduction
Jan 2024
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Governor
Introduced Jan 9, 2024
Last action Jan 9, 2024
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Introduced
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Economic Growth Committee
upper
2 primary · 17 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Mike Testa
RRepublican
P
Vin Gopal
DDemocratic
Co
Andrew Zwicker
DDemocratic
Co
Brian Stack
DDemocratic
Co
Declan O'Scanlon
RRepublican
Co
Jim Holzapfel
RRepublican
Co
Joe Pennacchio
RRepublican
Co
John Burzichelli
DDemocratic
Co
Latham Tiver
RRepublican
Co
Linda Greenstein
DDemocratic
Co
Nilsa Cruz-Perez
DDemocratic
Co
Owen Henry
RRepublican
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