New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill

S 897: Requires organizations training disabled veteran assistance dogs to register with Division of Consumer Affairs and provide disabled veteran assistance dogs with vests or harnesses.

In committee Last action January 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee

Plain-language summary

S 897 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Requires organizations training disabled veteran assistance dogs to register with Division of Consumer Affairs and provide disabled veteran assistance dogs with vests or harnesses. Primary sponsor: Testa, Michael L., Jr., Jim Beach (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 13, 2026): Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Testa, Michael L., Jr.; Jim Beach (Democratic).