Establishes NJ Animal Abuser Registry.

This bill establishes a public registry for individuals convicted of animal abuse offenses in New Jersey. It requires the Attorney General to maintain a centralized registry containing information about offenders, including those convicted under specific animal cruelty statutes (like R.S. 4:22-17 through 4:22-24) or found civilly liable for such acts. The registry aims to protect public safety and at-risk animals by making offender information accessible to the public and law enforcement, based on findings that animal abuse often correlates with broader violence. The bill explicitly states the registry is not punitive and is intended solely for safety awareness, not retaliation. It covers both criminal and civil offenses, including those involving animal fighting or cruelty.