New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill
S 2599: Requires certain animals used in testing to be offered for adoption; requires establishment of procedures for assessment and disposition of animals; establishes penalties for noncompliance.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 2599 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Requires certain animals used in testing to be offered for adoption; requires establishment of procedures for assessment and disposition of animals; establishes penalties for noncompliance. Primary sponsor: Vin Gopal (Democratic), Testa, Michael L., Jr.. It lists 17 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 10 · Republican 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vin Gopal | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 11 |
| Testa, Michael L., Jr. | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Tony Bucco | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 25 |
| Renee Burgess | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 28 |
| John Burzichelli | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 3 |
| Nilsa Cruz-Perez | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 5 |
| Linda Greenstein | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Owen Henry | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 12 |
| Jim Holzapfel | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 10 |
| O'Scanlon, Declan J., Jr. | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Diegnan, Patrick J., Jr. | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Paul Moriarty | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 4 |
| Raj Mukherji | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 32 |
| Joe Pennacchio | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 26 |
| Vince Polistina | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 2 |
| Troy Singleton | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 7 |
| Brian Stack | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 33 |
| Latham Tiver | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 8 |
| 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