Establishes award of damages for pain and suffering to owner of pet cat or dog that dies due to malpractice or negligence by veterinarian, veterinary hospital, or other veterinary facility.

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Jan 13, 2026 · Assembly

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Regulated Professions Committee

PASSAGE PROBABILITY

1% Unlikely

Why this number

Stage base In Committee — base rate 4%, measured from NJ's completed sessions
Momentum -5 26/100 from the pace of recorded action
Time since last action -22 273 days quiet

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