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NJ S614
NJ S614Establishes 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 the violation of torturing, tormenting, or cruelly abusing a domestic companion animal in a manner that shows extreme indifference to the value of the animal's life. This offense, known as "River's Law," is punishable by 5 to 10 years imprisonment, a fine of up to $150,000, or both. The bill aims to create stronger penalties for egregious acts of animal abuse that result in the animal's death or serious injury.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee (on 01/14/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2020/S614 |
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2020/S1000/614_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2020/S1000/614_I1.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2020/Bills/S1000/614_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2020/Bills/S1000/614_I1.PDF |
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