The New Jersey State Bar Association supports S-333 (Singleton)/A-2826 (Murphy), designated as “Moose’s Law”, which prohibits persons convicted of criminal animal cruelty offenses from owning domestic companion animals and from working or volunteering at animal related enterprises.
The Association supports this proposed legislation, as amended, because it reflects a balanced approach to animal cruelty offenses with penalties based on the nature and severity of the crime. This legislation is an important measure to ensure that individuals convicted of significant criminal animal cruelty offenses are prohibited from owning or working with animals.
For the reasons set forth above, the New Jersey State Bar Association supports S-333/A-2826 and urges you to vote yes to this proposed legislation.