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NJ A 502

in committee

Requires prescriptions for animals to be issued in name of animal owner; prohibits unnamed persons from possessing prescribed drugs; and requires Prescription Monitoring Program to include information about controlled substances prescribed by veterinarians.

New Jersey · 222 · lower

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Did NJ A 502 pass?

Not yet. NJ A 502 is in committee as of 2026-01-13 and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2026-01-13): Introduced, Referred to Assembly Regulated Professions Committee

What is NJ A 502 about?

NJ A 502 is a bill in the 222 titled “Requires prescriptions for animals to be issued in name of animal owner; prohibits unnamed persons from possessing prescribed drugs; and requires Prescription Monitoring Program to include information about controlled substances prescribed by veterinarians.”.

Who sponsors NJ A 502?

Auth, Robert is the primary sponsor of NJ A 502.

Introduced
2026-01-13
Latest action
2026-01-13 — Introduced, Referred to Assembly Regulated Professions Committee
Bill type
bill
Last updated
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Sponsors

  • Auth, Robertprimary

Committees

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Action timeline

  1. 2026-01-13

    Introduced, Referred to Assembly Regulated Professions Committee

    introduction,referral-committee

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Related bills

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Official source

https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A502

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