Bill > A00346

This bill establishes a task force to study and recommend ways to improve how animal abuse is investigated and how laws against animal abuse are enforced, aiming to create more consistent application of these laws across the state. The task force will consist of nine members, appointed by various state officials including the governor, legislative leaders, and commissioners of the Department of Environmental Conservation and the Department of Health, and will serve for one-year terms. The task force's findings and recommendations will be reported to the governor and the legislature.