New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill
S 457: Expands list of animals prohibited from use in traveling animal acts; limits certain exceptions to apply only at educational institutions.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 457 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Expands list of animals prohibited from use in traveling animal acts; limits certain exceptions to apply only at educational institutions. Primary sponsor: Brian Stack (Democratic), Bob Singer (Republican). It lists 4 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 5 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Stack | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 33 |
| Bob Singer | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 30 |
| Vin Gopal | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 11 |
| Linda Greenstein | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Raj Mukherji | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 32 |
| Britnee Timberlake | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 34 |
“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