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NJ A132
NJ A132Establishes 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 amends an existing law that prohibits animal cruelty, adding this aggravated form of abuse against domestic companion animals.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Commerce, Economic Development and Agriculture 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/A132 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/A0500/132_I1.HTM |
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