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NJ S4863

Bill

Status

Introduced

11/13/2025

Primary Sponsor

Vin Gopal

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Origin

Senate

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits forcibly feeding geese, ducks, or other poultry by tube or apparatus inserted in the beak, bill, or throat to overfeed the bird for foie gras production, with an exception for feeding to improve bird health

  • Bans the distribution, sale, or offer to sell foie gras or foie gras products unless they originated from a state or jurisdiction that prohibits force-feeding birds

  • First-time violators receive a written warning; second and subsequent offenses carry civil penalties of up to $100 per day of violation

  • Penalties are collected by the Secretary of Agriculture, with Superior Court and municipal court having jurisdiction over enforcement proceedings

  • Takes effect 60 days after enactment

Legislative Description

Prohibits forcibly feeding certain poultry for production of foie gras.

Environment and Energy

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee

11/13/2025

Committee Referrals

Environment and Energy11/13/2025

Full Bill Text

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