SJR 129 New Jersey Senate · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Designates October 3 of each year as "Companion Animal Cruelty Awareness Day" in New Jersey.

This bill designates October 3 of each year as "Companion Animal Cruelty Awareness Day" in New Jersey to raise public awareness about animal abuse. It requests that the Governor issue an annual proclamation encouraging citizens, organizations, and state agencies to participate in awareness activities and initiatives. The resolution does not create new laws or penalties but serves as a symbolic designation to promote education and encourage early reporting of animal cruelty incidents.
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Introduced Mar 19, 2026 Last action Mar 19, 2026
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Mar 19, 2026
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee
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Jim Holzapfel
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