New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill

S 599: Establishes Animal Cruelty Offender Registry; prohibits purchase, adoption, and breeding of animals by animal cruelty offenders.

In committee Last action January 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Economic Growth Committee

Plain-language summary

S 599 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Establishes Animal Cruelty Offender Registry; prohibits purchase, adoption, and breeding of animals by animal cruelty offenders. Primary sponsor: Jim Beach (Democratic), Renee Burgess (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (January 13, 2026): Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Economic Growth Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Jim Beach (Democratic); Renee Burgess (Democratic). 1 co-sponsor.