S 599 New Jersey Senate · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Establishes Animal Cruelty Offender Registry; prohibits purchase, adoption, and breeding of animals by animal cruelty offenders.

This bill would create a statewide registry for individuals convicted of animal cruelty offenses in New Jersey. Registered offenders would be prohibited from purchasing, adopting, or breeding animals. The registry, maintained by the Attorney General, would publicly disclose information about these offenders to help residents protect themselves and their pets. It applies to anyone convicted under specific animal cruelty statutes (e.g., R.S. 4:22-17 to 24) or related civil offenses.
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Economic Growth Committee
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