All Roll Calls
Yes: 36 • No: 0
New JerseyS3453221st Legislature (2026-2027)Senate
Establishes pilot program in DOE to use therapy dogs in public elementary school wellness programs.
Sponsored By: James Beach (Democratic), Anthony M. Bucco (Republican)
Passed Senate
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Bill Overview
No Economic Impacts Identified for this Bill
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
James Beach
Democratic • Senate
Anthony M. Bucco
Republican • Senate
Cosponsors
Kristin M. Corrado
Republican • Senate
Angela V. McKnight
Democratic • Senate
Latham Tiver
Republican • Senate
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 5/28/2026
3RDG FINAL PASSAGE
Yes: 36 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Received in Assembly, Referred to Assembly Education Committee
5/28/2026HousePassed Senate — (36-0)
5/28/2026SenateReported, 2nd Reading in Senate
5/11/2026SenateIntroduced, 1st Reading in Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee
2/9/2026Senate
Bill Text
As Introduced
5/29/2026
Senate Education Substitute (5/11/26)
5/12/2026
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