New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill
A 2049: Prohibits sale of cats, dogs, or rabbits by pet shops; repeals "Pet Purchase Protection Act."
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
A 2049 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey House on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Prohibits sale of cats, dogs, or rabbits by pet shops; repeals "Pet Purchase Protection Act.". Primary sponsor: Shama Haider (Democratic), Peterpaul, Luanne M., Esq., Sampson, William B., IV. It lists 28 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 13, 2026): Introduced, Referred to Assembly Commerce and Economic Development Committee.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 22 · Republican 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shama Haider | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 37 |
| Peterpaul, Luanne M., Esq. | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Sampson, William B., IV | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Rosy Bagolie | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 27 |
| Al Barlas | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 40 |
| Clinton Calabrese | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 36 |
| Alixon Collazos-Gill | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 27 |
| Joe Danielsen | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 17 |
| John DiMaio | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 23 |
| Aura Dunn | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 25 |
| Dan Hutchison | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 4 |
| Melinda Kane | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
| Paul Kanitra | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 10 |
| Brennan, Katie | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Andrea Katz | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 8 |
| Jim Kennedy | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 22 |
| Yvonne Lopez | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 19 |
| Donlon, Margie, M.D. | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Greg McGuckin | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 10 |
| Cody Miller | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 4 |
| Carmen Morales | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 34 |
| Carol Murphy | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
| Ellen Park | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 37 |
| Verlina Reynolds-Jackson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 15 |
| Gabe Rodriguez | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 33 |
| Gary Schaer | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 36 |
| Avi Schnall | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 30 |
| Sterley Stanley | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 18 |
| Lisa Swain | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 38 |
| Chris Tully | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 38 |
| Anthony Verrelli | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 15 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Introduced, Referred to Assembly Commerce and Economic Development Committee