Bill > H5104

This bill creates the "Animal Abuser Registry Act" which requires all persons convicted of animal abuse crimes in Rhode Island to register with an online registry maintained by the state Attorney General's office. The registry contains the names, addresses, and photos of registered offenders and prohibits animal shelters, pet sellers, and others from selling or transferring animals to these individuals. The bill also establishes penalties for failure to register or for violating the prohibition on obtaining animals. The goal is to prevent further abuse by tracking and limiting access to animals for those convicted of animal cruelty offenses.