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NJ AJR165

Joint Resolution

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/19/2026

Primary Sponsor

Gregory McGuckin

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Origin

General Assembly

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Designates October 3 of each year as "Companion Animal Cruelty Awareness Day" in New Jersey
  • Requests the Governor to annually issue a proclamation recognizing the day and calling upon State agencies, organizations, and citizens to participate in awareness activities
  • Cites FBI data showing 11,566 animal cruelty incidents nationally in 2020, with New Jersey joining the FBI's reporting system in 2024
  • Notes that companion animal cruelty is linked to broader public safety concerns, with research connecting animal abuse to interpersonal violence
  • Aims to promote education, encourage early reporting of cruelty, and reaffirm the State's commitment to humane treatment of animals

Legislative Description

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

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee

3/19/2026

Committee Referrals

Agriculture and Natural Resources3/19/2026

Full Bill Text

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