A2443

Requires transfer of certain excess animal control funds to prosecutors, municipalities, police departments, and Police Training Commission for enforcement of animal cruelty laws and training of humane law enforcement officers.

Introduced·1/13/26
Introduced Text

New Jersey A2443 requires transfer of excess animal control funds to prosecutors, municipalities, police departments, and Police Training Commission.

New Jersey A2443 amends current law to redirect excess funds from animal license fees and other animal control fees. Instead of transferring excess funds to the State or municipal general fund, the bill mandates that any remaining funds in a municipality's special account be sent to the county prosecutor's office, while excess funds in the State special account go to the Superintendent of State Police. These funds are intended to support the enforcement and prosecution of animal cruelty laws, including investigations and necropsies on deceased animals.

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Current
Public Safety and Preparedness Committee
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History

Jan 13

Assembly

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee