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Introduced
04/19/2021
04/19/2021
In Committee
04/19/2021
04/19/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/11/2022
01/11/2022
Introduced Session
2020-2021 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill, to be known as the "Responsible Dog Ownership Act," requires the establishment of leashing and fencing requirements by the Department of Health, to be implemented by municipalities throughout the State, that provide for the protection of the public, especially children, from unrestrained dogs. The bill also establishes penalties for violations of the act, and crimes of endangerment of a child by purposely, knowingly, or recklessly allowing a dog to roam without a leash or other restraint in a residential neighborhood, park, or other open space accessible to the public in which a child may be present.
AI Summary
This bill, to be known as the "Responsible Dog Ownership Act," requires the Department of Health to establish leashing and fencing requirements for dogs, to be implemented by municipalities throughout the state. The bill aims to protect the public, especially children, from unrestrained dogs. It establishes penalties for violations, including crimes of endangerment of a child if a person purposely, knowingly, or recklessly allows a dog to roam without a leash or restraint in a public area where a child may be present, and the dog causes injury or death to the child.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Senate Environment and Energy Hearing (10:00 6/15/2021 Registration Form) (on 06/15/2021)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2020/Bills/S4000/3607_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2020/Bills/S4000/3607_I1.PDF |
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