New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill
S 2454: Increases penalties for denying access to public facilities, NJT, and transportation network companies to service dogs and their handlers.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 2454 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Increases penalties for denying access to public facilities, NJT, and transportation network companies to service dogs and their handlers. Primary sponsor: Tony Bucco (Republican), Joe Cryan (Democratic). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 13, 2026): Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tony Bucco | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 25 |
| Joe Cryan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 20 |
| Diegnan, Patrick J., Jr. | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Bob Singer | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 30 |
| Shirley Turner | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 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 in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee