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NJ S381
NJ S381Establishes animal abuser registry; prohibits person convicted of criminal animal cruelty violation from owning, keeping, or harboring any animal, and establishes enforcement mechanisms therefor.*
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Introduced
01/09/2018
01/09/2018
In Committee
05/31/2018
05/31/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2020
01/08/2020
Introduced Session
2018-2019 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill prohibits any person found guilty of, or liable for, a violation of the State animal cruelty laws from owning, keeping, or harboring an animal. The bill prohibits any such person from licensing or registering a dog or cat. The bill also provides for the seizure and confiscation of animals from people convicted of, or liable for, a violation of the animal cruelty laws. The bill also directs the Department of Health and Senior Services to establish a readily identifiable location on the department's website where any member of the public may access the list of such violators. The department is currently required to maintain such a list for persons ineligible to be animal control officers. The bill further directs the department to confirm there are no changes to the online list or update the online list at that location at least every 30 days. Finally, the bill directs the department to issue to each municipal clerk, and to each kennel, shelter, pound, and pet shop known to the department, as soon as practicable, a notice in writing with information about the list and how it can be accessed.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits any person convicted of or found civilly liable for animal cruelty violations from owning, keeping, or harboring any animal. It requires the Department of Health and Senior Services to establish and maintain a public list of such violators, and to notify municipal clerks and animal-related businesses about the list. The bill also prohibits the issuance of animal licenses or registrations to people on the list, and mandates the seizure and confiscation of animals owned by those on the list. The bill aims to enforce the prohibition on ownership or possession of animals by those convicted of or liable for animal cruelty.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (11)
Jim Beach (D)*,
Fred Madden (D)*,
Troy Singleton (D)*,
Stephen Sweeney (D)*,
Dawn Addiego (D),
Christopher Bateman (R),
Anthony Bucco (R),
Nilsa Cruz-Perez (D),
Vin Gopal (D),
Linda Greenstein (D),
Jim Holzapfel (R),
Last Action
Reported from Senate Committee as a Substitute, 2nd Reading (on 05/31/2018)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2018/Bills/S0500/381_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2018/Bills/S0500/381_I1.PDF |
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