New Jersey 222nd Legislature Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

S 4567 — Provides immunity from civil and criminal liability for rescue of animal from motor vehicle under inhumane conditions.

Last action — INT 1RS REF SLP

  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 September 28, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

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In plain language

This bill grants immunity for rescuing animals from vehicles in inhumane conditions.

The legislation provides legal protection for individuals who rescue animals from cars when they are in unhealthy or dangerous situations. This means that if a person breaks into a vehicle to save an animal, they cannot be sued or charged with a crime for doing so.

Summary

Animal rescued from motor vehicle-immunity from civil and criminal liability

Bill Text

  • Introduced View text Current html September 29, 2026

Action History

  1. INT 1RS REF SLP

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 119 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (119)

119 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does S 4567 do?
Animal rescued from motor vehicle-immunity from civil and criminal liability
Who sponsors S 4567?
S 4567 is sponsored by Cruz-Perez, Nilsa I. (Democrat).
What is the current status of S 4567?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced September 28, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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