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NJ AR127

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/10/2026

Primary Sponsor

Dawn Fantasia

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Origin

General Assembly

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Urges the Division of Fish and Wildlife in the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection to reduce the state's coyote population
  • Eastern coyotes, which bred with wolves, weigh between 30 and 50 pounds and are larger than western coyotes
  • Coyotes carry diseases transmissible to both animals and humans, and habituated or diseased coyotes are more likely to attack people and pets
  • Coyote sightings have increased significantly since 1980, with sightings reported in all 21 New Jersey counties and 400 municipalities
  • Non-binding resolution requiring copies to be sent to the Governor, Commissioner of Environmental Protection, and Director of the Division of Fish and Wildlife

Legislative Description

Urges DEP to reduce coyote population in NJ.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee

3/10/2026

Committee Referrals

Agriculture and Natural Resources3/10/2026

Full Bill Text

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