New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill
S 434: 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
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Plain-language summary
S 434 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate 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: Brian Stack (Democratic), Raj Mukherji (Democratic). It lists 12 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 11 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Stack | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 33 |
| Raj Mukherji | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 32 |
| Jim Beach | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 6 |
| Renee Burgess | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 28 |
| Vin Gopal | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 11 |
| Linda Greenstein | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Jim Holzapfel | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 10 |
| Gordon Johnson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 37 |
| Diegnan, Patrick J., Jr. | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| John McKeon | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 27 |
| Angela McKnight | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 31 |
| Vince Polistina | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 2 |
| Britnee Timberlake | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 34 |
| 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