New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill

S 419: Prohibits sale of cats, dogs, or rabbits by pet shops; prohibits certain transactions between animal shelters, pounds, animal rescue organizations, and animal breeders or brokers; repeals "Pet Purchase Protection Act."

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

Plain-language summary

S 419 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Prohibits sale of cats, dogs, or rabbits by pet shops; prohibits certain transactions between animal shelters, pounds, animal rescue organizations, and animal breeders or brokers; repeals "Pet Purchase Protection Act.". Primary sponsor: Brian Stack (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 13, 2026): Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Economic Growth Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Brian Stack (Democratic).