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NJ S2295

NJ S2295
Establishes an animal abuser registry.


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Introduced
06/06/2016
In Committee
01/05/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2018

Introduced Session

2016-2017 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill directs the Department of Health to establish on its website an animal abuser registry, and updates current law concerning the DOH list of persons ineligible to be animal control officers because of guilt or liability as animal cruelty offenders. The bill expands the offenses to be considered as disqualifying offenses and authorizes the Commissioner of Health to use the animal abuser registry, once established, to update and maintain the list of persons ineligible to be animal control officers.

AI Summary

This bill directs the Department of Health to establish an animal abuser registry on its website, which will include the full legal names, photos (if available), and any other information permitted by law to properly identify people convicted of criminal animal cruelty violations. The bill also updates current law to require courts to notify the Commissioner of Health when someone is found guilty of such violations, so the Commissioner can use the registry to maintain a list of people ineligible to be certified as animal control officers due to their animal cruelty convictions.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Business and Industry

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Substituted by A3421 (2R) (on 01/08/2018)

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