Bars enforcement of provision in decedent's will that would require euthanasia of healthy domestic companion animal.

This bill (A4220) prohibits enforcing any provision in a deceased person's will that requires the euthanasia of a healthy pet. It specifically targets fiduciaries like executors or trustees who might be directed to carry out such a request. The law declares these will clauses void and unenforceable, ensuring pets kept for companionship (not for business or agriculture) cannot be forced into euthanasia solely based on a decedent's written instruction. The policy change applies immediately to all such will provisions in New Jersey.