NJ S 3453
passed one chamberEstablishes pilot program in DOE to use therapy dogs in public elementary school wellness programs.
New Jersey · 222 · upper
Quick answers
Did NJ S 3453 pass?
Not yet. NJ S 3453 has passed one chamber and awaits action in the other as of 2026-05-28. Latest recorded action (2026-05-28): Received in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Education Committee
What is NJ S 3453 about?
NJ S 3453 is a bill in the 222 titled “Establishes pilot program in DOE to use therapy dogs in public elementary school wellness programs.”.
Who sponsors NJ S 3453?
Beach, James, Bucco, Anthony M. are the primary sponsors of NJ S 3453, joined by 3 cosponsors.
- Introduced
- 2026-02-09
- Latest action
- 2026-05-28 — Received in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Education Committee
- Bill type
- bill
- Last updated
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Sponsors
- Beach, Jamesprimary
- Bucco, Anthony M.primary
- Corrado, Kristin M.cosponsor
- McKnight, Angela V.cosponsor
- Tiver, Lathamcosponsor
Committees
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Action timeline
2026-02-09
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee
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2026-05-11
Reported from Senate Committee, 2nd Reading
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2026-05-28
Passed by the Senate (36-0)
2026-05-28
Received in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Education Committee
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Versions
Documents
Votes
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Related bills
- Companion bill: A 4204
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