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NJ S 1080

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Prohibits aquaculture of any species of octopus for purpose of human consumption.

New Jersey · 222 · upper

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Did NJ S 1080 pass?

Not yet. NJ S 1080 is in committee and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2026-01-13): Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Economic Growth Committee

What is NJ S 1080 about?

NJ S 1080 is a bill in the 222 titled “Prohibits aquaculture of any species of octopus for purpose of human consumption.”.

Who sponsors NJ S 1080?

Cruz-Perez, Nilsa I., Steinhardt, Douglas J. are the primary sponsors of NJ S 1080, joined by 8 cosponsors.

Introduced
2026-01-13
Latest action
2026-01-13 — Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Economic Growth Committee
Bill type
bill
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Sponsors

  • Cruz-Perez, Nilsa I.primary
  • Steinhardt, Douglas J.primary
  • Zwicker, Andrewcosponsor
  • O'Scanlon, Declan J., Jr.cosponsor
  • Mukherji, Rajcosponsor
  • Smith, Bobcosponsor
  • Gopal, Vincosponsor
  • Stack, Brian P.cosponsor
  • Diegnan, Patrick J., Jr.cosponsor
  • Greenstein, Linda R.cosponsor

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Action timeline

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  1. 2026-01-13

    Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Economic Growth Committee

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Official source

https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S1080

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