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 Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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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.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jim Beach | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 6 |
| Renee Burgess | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 28 |
| Jim Holzapfel | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 10 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Economic Growth Committee