New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill
S 3453: Establishes pilot program in DOE to use therapy dogs in public elementary school wellness programs.
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- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 3453 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate on February 9, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Establishes pilot program in DOE to use therapy dogs in public elementary school wellness programs. Primary sponsor: Jim Beach (Democratic), Tony Bucco (Republican). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 28, 2026): Received in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Education Committee.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jim Beach | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 6 |
| Tony Bucco | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 25 |
| Kristin Corrado | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 40 |
| Angela McKnight | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 31 |
| Latham Tiver | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 8 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Received in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Education Committee
- Passed by the Senate (36-0)
- Reported from Senate Committee, 2nd Reading
- Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee