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NJ S1656
NJ S1656Establishes 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
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
In Committee
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2024-2025 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 purposefully, 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, 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 impose harsher penalties for egregious acts of animal abuse committed in a manner showing a blatant disregard for the animal's wellbeing.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Economic Growth Committee (on 01/09/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S1656 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S2000/1656_I1.HTM |
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