Establishes NJ Animal Abuser Registry.

S 51 establishes a New Jersey Animal Abuser Registry requiring individuals convicted of animal cruelty offenses to register with the Attorney General. It defines "animal abuse offense" broadly to include criminal acts under NJ law (like cruelty to animals) and civil violations, covering both animal and human violence patterns noted in studies. The registry would publicly disclose basic information about offenders (like location) to help residents and law enforcement protect people and animals, while emphasizing this is for safety - not punishment. The bill aims to prevent repeat offenses by making offender information accessible, based on research linking animal abuse to broader violent behavior.