A 1537·NJ·house
Prohibits aquaculture of any species of octopus for purpose of human consumption.
In CommitteeFiled Jan 13, 2026
Sponsor: Calabrese, Clinton
Latest Action
Introduced First Reading Assembly Referred to AAN
Jan 13, 2026
Summary
The legislation makes it illegal to engage in aquaculture of any octopus species for human consumption and prohibits businesses from selling, possessing, or transporting octopus that were farmed. It applies to individuals, farms, and commercial entities operating in the state. Violations are subject to civil penalties of up to $1,000 per day.
AI-generated summary — may be incomplete or inaccurate. Verify against the official bill text.
Topics
Track this bill
Get real-time alerts when A 1537 changes status, plus AI-powered summaries and stage predictions.
Sign up free