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.
S 2599 requires companies, research facilities, and institutions using cats, dogs, or ferrets for product testing, research, or educational purposes in New Jersey to assess each animal for adoption suitability after testing ends and offer it to rescue organizations or private individuals if suitable. These entities must register with the state health department, report animal details (like type, number, and adoption status), and document efforts to place animals for adoption. Noncompliance results in civil penalties of up to $50,000 for repeated violations, with a third offense potentially leading to a court-ordered ban on animal testing. The bill establishes clear reporting procedures and enforcement mechanisms to ensure animals used in testing have adoption opportunities.
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026
Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Economic Growth Committee
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1 primary · 15 co-sponsors
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State
District
P
Vin Gopal
DDemocratic
Co
Andrew Zwicker
DDemocratic
Co
Brian Stack
DDemocratic
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
Co
Paul Moriarty
DDemocratic
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