# New Jersey A4051: Prohibits sale of cats, dogs, or rabbits by pet shops; repeals "Pet Purchase Protection Act."

New Jersey A4051, Prohibits sale of cats, dogs, or rabbits by pet shops; repeals "Pet Purchase Protection Act.", is a 220th Legislature (2024-2025) House bill sponsored by Shama A. Haider (Democratic), Luanne M. Peterpaul Esq. (Democratic), William B. Sampson IV (Democratic); status failed, last action 2026-01-08 (REP/ACA, 2nd Reading in Assembly) (as of 2026-10-17).

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## Facts
- Bill: New Jersey A4051
- State: New Jersey
- Session: 220th Legislature (2024-2025)
- Title: Prohibits sale of cats, dogs, or rabbits by pet shops; repeals "Pet Purchase Protection Act."
- Status: failed
- Chamber: House
- Introduced: 2024-03-11
- Last action: 2026-01-08, REP/ACA, 2nd Reading in Assembly
- Sponsors: Shama A. Haider (Democratic), Luanne M. Peterpaul Esq. (Democratic), William B. Sampson IV (Democratic)
- Cosponsors: 36
- Touches household money: no
- Economic provisions PRIA read: 0

## Summary

No summary available.

## Bill overview

No economic impacts identified for this bill.

## Sponsors and cosponsors

- Sponsor: Shama A. Haider (Democratic), House
- Sponsor: Luanne M. Peterpaul Esq. (Democratic), House
- Sponsor: William B. Sampson IV (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Atkins, Reginald W.
- Cosponsor: Rosaura Bagolie (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Al Barlas (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Clinton Calabrese (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Robert D. Clifton (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Alixon Collazos-Gill (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Joe Danielsen (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: John DiMaio (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Margie Donlon M.D. (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Aura K. Dunn (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Hall, Garnet R.
- Cosponsor: Dan Hutchison (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Melinda Kane (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Paul Kanitra (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Andrea Katz (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: James J. Kennedy (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Yvonne Lopez (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Matsikoudis, Michele
- Cosponsor: McCann Stamato, Barbara
- Cosponsor: Tennille R. McCoy (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Gregory P. McGuckin (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Cody D. Miller (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Carmen Theresa Morales (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Carol A. Murphy (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Mu�oz, Nancy F.
- Cosponsor: Ellen J. Park (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Ramirez, Jessica
- Cosponsor: Verlina Reynolds-Jackson (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Gabriel Rodriguez (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Gary S. Schaer (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Alexander Schnall (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Heather Simmons (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Sterley S. Stanley (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Lisa Swain (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Chris Tully (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Anthony S. Verrelli (Democratic), House

## Actions (6)

- 2026-01-08: REP/ACA, 2nd Reading in Assembly (House)
- 2026-01-08: RCM Assembly Appropriations Committee (House)
- 2025-12-15: Reported, 2nd Reading in Assembly (House)
- 2025-12-15: TRANS Assembly Children, Families and Food Security Committee (House)
- 2024-12-16: NOT, REP/ACS Assembly Commerce, Economic Development and Agriculture Committee (House)
- 2024-03-11: Introduced, 1st Reading in Assembly, Referred to Assembly Commerce, Economic Development and Agriculture Committee (House)

## Bill text

- Assembly Appropriations (1/8/26 1R ACS), 2026-01-13: [HTML](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/A4500/4051_R1.HTM), [PDF](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/A4500/4051_R1.PDF)
- Assembly Commerce, Economic Development and Agriculture Substitute (12/16/24 ACS), 2026-01-12: [HTML](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/A4500/4051_S1.HTM), [PDF](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/A4500/4051_S1.PDF)
- Assembly Appropriations Substitute (1/8/26 ACS), 2026-01-09: [HTML](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/A4500/4051_S3.HTM), [PDF](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/A4500/4051_S3.PDF)
- Assembly Commerce, Economic Development and Agriculture (12/16/24 ACS), 2025-12-22: [HTML](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/A4500/4051_U1.HTM), [PDF](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/A4500/4051_U1.PDF)
- Assembly Children, Families and Food Security Substitute (12/15/25 ACS), 2025-12-16: [HTML](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/A4500/4051_S2.HTM), [PDF](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/A4500/4051_S2.PDF)
- As Introduced, 2024-12-13: [HTML](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/A4500/4051_I1.HTM), [PDF](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/A4500/4051_I1.PDF)

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- S4925: Expands provisions of P.L.2022, c.9 under certain circumstances. (signed)
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## Sources
- [Assembly Appropriations (1/8/26 1R ACS) (HTML)](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/A4500/4051_R1.HTM)
- [Assembly Appropriations (1/8/26 1R ACS) (PDF)](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/A4500/4051_R1.PDF)
- [Assembly Commerce, Economic Development and Agriculture Substitute (12/16/24 ACS) (HTML)](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/A4500/4051_S1.HTM)
- [Assembly Commerce, Economic Development and Agriculture Substitute (12/16/24 ACS) (PDF)](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/A4500/4051_S1.PDF)
- [Assembly Appropriations Substitute (1/8/26 ACS) (HTML)](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/A4500/4051_S3.HTM)
- [Assembly Appropriations Substitute (1/8/26 ACS) (PDF)](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/A4500/4051_S3.PDF)
- [Assembly Commerce, Economic Development and Agriculture (12/16/24 ACS) (HTML)](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/A4500/4051_U1.HTM)
- [Assembly Commerce, Economic Development and Agriculture (12/16/24 ACS) (PDF)](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/A4500/4051_U1.PDF)
- [Assembly Children, Families and Food Security Substitute (12/15/25 ACS) (HTML)](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/A4500/4051_S2.HTM)
- [Assembly Children, Families and Food Security Substitute (12/15/25 ACS) (PDF)](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/A4500/4051_S2.PDF)
- [As Introduced (HTML)](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/A4500/4051_I1.HTM)
- [As Introduced (PDF)](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/A4500/4051_I1.PDF)

## Related
- [S4928: Requires payment of prevailing wage for certain data center construction.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/NJ-S4928-2024-2025)
- [S4925: Expands provisions of P.L.2022, c.9 under certain circumstances.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/NJ-S4925-2024-2025)
- [S4847: Makes various changes to membership on Cannabis Regulatory Commission and to le…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/NJ-S4847-2024-2025)
- [S4858: Establishes "New Jersey Veterans and Military Spouses Asset Protection Act."](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/NJ-S4858-2024-2025)
- [S4678: Includes retired teachers and county college faculty members in science, techno…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/NJ-S4678-2024-2025)
- [S4812: Requires DCA to resume Reconstruction, Rehabilitation, Elevation and Mitigation…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/NJ-S4812-2024-2025)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/NJ-A4051-2024-2025 (as of 2026-10-17).