Denied a ride because of your service dog? NJ lawmaker says enough is enough Jen Ursillo Published: October 21, 2025 NJ Sen. Anthony Bucco, R-Morris, has introduced a bill that would stiffen penalties for transportation companies denying rides to people with service dogs (NJ Legislature/Canva)

šŸ¶Lawmaker wants tougher penalties for denying service dogs access to rides in NJ

šŸ¶ Police would be able to ticket offenders instead of victims filing lawsuits.

šŸ¶ Bill aims to protect disabled residentsā€™ right to transportation and end discrimination.

TRENTON ā€” There have been many stories around New Jersey of people with service animals being denied transportation, whether itā€™s for public rides or through ride-share companies like Uber and Lyft.

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