New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill

S 1080: Prohibits aquaculture of any species of octopus for purpose of human consumption.

In committee Last action January 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Economic Growth Committee

Plain-language summary

S 1080 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Prohibits aquaculture of any species of octopus for purpose of human consumption. Primary sponsor: Nilsa Cruz-Perez (Democratic), Doug Steinhardt (Republican). It lists 8 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 13, 2026): Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Economic Growth Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Nilsa Cruz-Perez (Democratic); Doug Steinhardt (Republican). 8 co-sponsors.