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NJ S2502
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Declan O'Scanlon
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AI Summary
- Creates a disorderly persons offense for surrendering a cat or dog to a shelter, pound, or kennel during or after divorce or civil union dissolution proceedings without consent from the other party
- Applies to matrimonial actions or civil union dissolutions filed in New Jersey or any other state
- Covers both pending proceedings and situations after a judgment of divorce, dissolution, or maintenance has been issued
- Violation is punishable by up to six months in jail, a fine of up to $1,000, or both
- Takes effect immediately upon enactment
Legislative Description
Criminalizes impounding cat or dog in shelter, pound, or kennel without consent of other party.
Economic Growth
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Economic Growth Committee
1/13/2026
Committee Referrals
Economic Growth1/13/2026
Full Bill Text
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