A 3844
Permits interment of military working dogs at State-operated veterans' memorial cemeteries.
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Bill overview
This bill allows for the burial of military working dogs – dogs that have served in the Department of Defense in roles like tracking, detection, or search and rescue – at New Jersey’s state-operated veterans’ memorial cemeteries, specifically the Brigadier General William C. Doyle Veterans’ Memorial Cemetery. It aims to honor the service and sacrifice of these animals alongside their human counterparts who have served in the military. The bill provides a designated place for these dogs’ remains to be interred, offering a respectful final resting place. It takes effect immediately upon passage.
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Gerry Scharfenberger
Michael Inganamort
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