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NJ S4863
Bill
Status
11/13/2025
Primary Sponsor
Vin Gopal
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AI Summary
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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
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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
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First-time violators receive a written warning; second and subsequent offenses carry civil penalties of up to $100 per day of violation
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Penalties are collected by the Secretary of Agriculture, with Superior Court and municipal court having jurisdiction over enforcement proceedings
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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