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NJ S86
Bill
Status
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
James Holzapfel
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AI Summary
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Government-owned kennels, shelters, and pounds in New Jersey would be prohibited from charging veterans any adoption fees for dogs or cats
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Waived fees include veterinary exams, spaying/neutering, vaccinations (distemper, bordetella, rabies), deworming, flea/tick treatment, heartworm and leukemia tests, collar, ID tag, and administrative charges
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Veterans must be New Jersey residents honorably discharged from active military service in any branch of the U.S. Armed Forces or reserve components
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Facility owners may adjust adoption fees for non-veterans to offset revenue losses from the veteran fee waiver
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The Secretary of Agriculture will establish rules for acceptable proof of veteran status
Legislative Description
Waives certain pet adoption fees for veterans.
Economic Growth
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Economic Growth Committee
1/13/2026