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NJ A304

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Paul Kanitra

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Origin

General Assembly

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Allows pet owners to recover damages for pain and suffering when a cat or dog dies due to veterinary malpractice or negligence
  • Establishes a minimum award of $5,000 for pain and suffering damages in such cases
  • Damages for pain and suffering are in addition to reimbursement for the pet's monetary value and veterinary care costs
  • Applies to veterinarians, veterinary hospitals, and other veterinary facilities found liable by a court
  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

Establishes award of damages for pain and suffering to owner of pet cat or dog that dies due to malpractice or negligence by veterinarian, veterinary hospital, or other veterinary facility.

Regulated Professions

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Regulated Professions Committee

1/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Regulated Professions1/13/2026

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