Pending Legislation as of June 7, 2001

Senate Bill S1515 & Assembly Bill A2698
Makes certain acts of animal cruelty crimes of the fourth degree; requires juveniles adjudicated delinquent for certain animal cruelty offenses to receive court-ordered psychological counseling

Senate Bill S2013 & Assembly Bill A3186
Requires counties develop and submit to DHSS countywide animal control plans.

Senate Bill S2259
Regulates sale of cats and dogs by pet dealers.

Senate Bill S2377 & Assembly Bill A3499
Makes it a crime to kill or injure a domestic companion animal.

Senate Bill S2439
Increases to $25 the fee charged for unsterilized dogs of reproductive age.

Assembly Bill A1946
Provides immunity from civil liability for persons performing animal rescue and authorizes formation of emergency animal rescue response units.

Assembly Bill A3361
Establishes record keeping requirements for animal adoption and breed rescue services; and establishes certain acts related to offering animal adoption services as disorderly persons offenses or crimes of.

See Updated Report May 12, 2002