New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill
S 1080: Prohibits aquaculture of any species of octopus for purpose of human consumption.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
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.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nilsa Cruz-Perez | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 5 |
| Doug Steinhardt | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 23 |
| Vin Gopal | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 11 |
| Linda Greenstein | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| O'Scanlon, Declan J., Jr. | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Diegnan, Patrick J., Jr. | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Raj Mukherji | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 32 |
| Bob Smith | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 17 |
| Brian Stack | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 33 |
| Andrew Zwicker | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 16 |
“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 in the Senate, Referred to Senate Economic Growth Committee