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NJ A5022
NJ A5022Establishes certain animal abuse offenses committed in manner manifesting extreme indifference to value of animal's life as crime of second degree; designated as "River's Law."
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Introduced
02/07/2019
02/07/2019
In Committee
02/07/2019
02/07/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2020
01/08/2020
Introduced Session
2018-2019 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill establishes as a crime of the second degree a violation of paragraph (1) of subsection c. of R.S.4:22-17 committed against a domestic companion animal in a manner manifesting extreme indifference to the value of the animal's life. Paragraph (1) of subsection c. of R.S.4:22-17 makes it unlawful to purposely, knowingly, or recklessly torment, torture, maim, hang, poison, unnecessarily or cruelly beat, cruelly abuse, or needlessly mutilate a living animal or creature. A crime of the second degree is punishable by five to 10 years imprisonment, a fine of up to $150,000, or both. These offenses would constitute aggravated animal abuse. The bill is designated as River's Law in recognition of River, an animal that suffered this type of aggravated abuse committed in a manner manifesting extreme indifference to the value of the animal's life.
AI Summary
This bill establishes as a crime of the second degree the violation of purposely, knowingly, or recklessly tormenting, torturing, maiming, hanging, poisoning, unnecessarily or cruelly beating, cruelly abusing, or needlessly mutilating a domestic companion animal in a manner manifesting extreme indifference to the value of the animal's life. This offense, referred to as "aggravated animal abuse," is punishable by 5 to 10 years imprisonment, a fine of up to $150,000, or both. The bill is designated as "River's Law" in recognition of an animal that suffered this type of abuse.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee (on 02/07/2019)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2018/Bills/A9999/5022_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2018/Bills/A9999/5022_I1.PDF |
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