New Jersey 222nd Legislature Status: Introduced Bipartisan · 3 R · 2 D cosponsors

S 3453 — Establishes pilot program in DOE to use therapy dogs in public elementary school wellness programs.

Last action — R/A REF AED

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed General Assembly
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 09, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

Advancing 52% · moderate confidence

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 5 sponsors

    2 primary, 3 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (3 R · 2 D) — cross-party backing.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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In plain language

This bill establishes a pilot program for therapy dogs in public elementary school wellness programs.

The proposal aims to create a pilot program that will incorporate therapy dogs into wellness initiatives in public elementary schools. This is intended to support the mental and emotional well-being of students.

What this means for you
  • Families: This program could provide additional emotional support for children, benefiting their overall well-being.

Summary

Therapy dog-estab pilot program to use in public elementary school wellness prog

Bill Text

  • Introduced View text Current html February 10, 2026

Action History

  1. R/A REF AED

  2. PS

  3. REP 2RS

  4. INT 1RS REF SED

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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2 sponsors · 3 co-sponsors · 115 not signed on

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (3)

Not signed on (115)

115 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Floor vote

Passed 36 Yea · 0 Nay · 4 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 13002
Democrat 23002
Total 36004
% of votes cast 90%0%0%10%
How each member voted (40)
Member Party Vote
Beach, James Democrat Yea
Burgess, Renee C. Democrat Yea
Burzichelli, John J. Democrat Yea
Cruz-Perez, Nilsa I. Democrat Not Voting
Cryan, Joseph P. Democrat Yea
Diegnan Jr., Patrick J. Democrat Yea
Gopal, Vin Democrat Yea
Greenstein, Linda R. Democrat Yea
Johnson, Gordon M. Democrat Yea
Lagana, Joseph A. Democrat Yea
McKeon, John F. Democrat Yea
McKnight, Angela V. Democrat Yea
Moriarty, Paul D. Democrat Yea
Mukherji, Raj Democrat Yea
Ruiz, M. Teresa Democrat Yea
Sarlo, Paul A. Democrat Yea
Scutari, Nicholas P. Democrat Yea
Singleton, Troy Democrat Yea
Smith, Bob Democrat Yea
Stack, Brian P. Democrat Yea
Timberlake, Britnee N. Democrat Yea
Turner, Shirley K. Democrat Yea
Vitale, Joseph F. Democrat Yea
Wimberly, Benjie E. Democrat Yea
Zwicker, Andrew Democrat Not Voting
Amato Jr., Carmen F. Republican Yea
Bramnick, Jon M. Republican Yea
Bucco, Anthony M. Republican Yea
Corrado, Kristin M. Republican Yea
Henry, Owen Republican Not Voting
Holzapfel, James W. Republican Yea
O'Scanlon Jr., Declan J. Republican Not Voting
Pennacchio, Joseph Republican Yea
Polistina, Vincent J. Republican Yea
Schepisi, Holly T. Republican Yea
Singer, Robert W. Republican Yea
Space, Parker Republican Yea
Steinhardt, Douglas J. Republican Yea
Testa Jr., Michael L. Republican Yea
Tiver, Latham Republican Yea

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Subjects

public-safety education
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Frequently asked questions

What does S 3453 do?
Therapy dog-estab pilot program to use in public elementary school wellness prog
Who sponsors S 3453?
S 3453 is sponsored by Tiver, Latham (Republican), McKnight, Angela V. (Democrat), Corrado, Kristin M. (Republican), Bucco, Anthony M. (Republican), and Beach, James (Democrat).
What is the current status of S 3453?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 09, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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