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NJ A1954
NJ A1954Establishes 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
01/14/2020
01/14/2020
In Committee
01/14/2020
01/14/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/11/2022
01/11/2022
Introduced Session
2020-2021 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 a violation of the existing law, R.S.4:22-17, that prohibits purposely, knowingly, or recklessly tormenting, torturing, maiming, hanging, poisoning, unnecessarily or cruelly beating, cruelly abusing, or needlessly mutilating a living animal or creature, when committed against a domestic companion animal in a manner manifesting extreme indifference to the value of the animal's life. This crime, designated as "River's Law," is punishable by five to 10 years of imprisonment, a fine of up to $150,000, or both. The bill aims to address cases of aggravated animal abuse committed with a high degree of cruelty.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Agriculture Committee (on 01/14/2020)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2020/A1954 |
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2020/A2000/1954_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2020/A2000/1954_I1.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2020/Bills/A2000/1954_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2020/Bills/A2000/1954_I1.PDF |
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