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NJ S4165
Bill
Status
3/3/2025
Primary Sponsor
Benjie Wimberly
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AI Summary
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Directs the Department of Health to establish a "Food Banks for Pets Pilot Program" to provide cat and dog food to pet owners experiencing financial hardship, operating for at least one year with possible extension
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Appropriates $1 million from the General Fund to the "Food Bank for Pets Fund" for grants to participating nonprofits and program expenses
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Authorizes DOH to select nonprofit organizations and volunteer groups to implement the program, including collecting donations, operating food banks, and distributing pet food throughout the state
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Provides liability immunity for good faith donors of pet food and organizations receiving or distributing donated food under the program
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Requires DOH to submit a report to the Governor and Legislature within one year of implementation with a recommendation on whether to make the program permanent or disband it
Legislative Description
Directs DOH to establish food bank for pets pilot program; appropriates $1 million.
Economic Growth
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Economic Growth Committee
3/3/2025