# New Jersey A4204: Establishes pilot program in DOE to use therapy dogs in public elementary school wellness programs.

New Jersey A4204, Establishes pilot program in DOE to use therapy dogs in public elementary school wellness programs., is a 221st Legislature (2026-2027) House bill sponsored by Anthony Angelozzi (Democratic), Carol A. Murphy (Democratic); status in committee, last action 2026-02-19 (Introduced, 1st Reading in Assembly, Referred to Assembly Education Committee) (as of 2026-10-15).

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## Facts
- Bill: New Jersey A4204
- State: New Jersey
- Session: 221st Legislature (2026-2027)
- Title: Establishes pilot program in DOE to use therapy dogs in public elementary school wellness programs.
- Status: in committee
- Chamber: House
- Introduced: 2026-02-19
- Last action: 2026-02-19, Introduced, 1st Reading in Assembly, Referred to Assembly Education Committee
- Sponsors: Anthony Angelozzi (Democratic), Carol A. Murphy (Democratic)
- Cosponsors: 0
- 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: Anthony Angelozzi (Democratic), House
- Sponsor: Carol A. Murphy (Democratic), House

## Actions (1)

- 2026-02-19: Introduced, 1st Reading in Assembly, Referred to Assembly Education Committee (House)

## Bill text

- As Introduced, 2026-09-25: [HTML](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2026/A4500/4204_I1.HTM), [PDF](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2026/A4500/4204_I1.PDF)

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## Sources
- [As Introduced (HTML)](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2026/A4500/4204_I1.HTM)
- [As Introduced (PDF)](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2026/A4500/4204_I1.PDF)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/NJ-A4204-2026-2027 (as of 2026-10-15).