United StatesRequires reporting and public database of felony animal-cruelty convictions
It requires governments to report felony animal-cruelty conviction data and makes the information public, affecting transparency and privacy.
What it does
Adds a Byrne JAG eligibility certification requiring applicants to report to the Attorney General data on felony convictions for cruelty to animals, including convicted individuals' names.
Modifies grant allocation language to require certain units of local government to submit animal-cruelty felony conviction data to NIBRS to qualify under the specified grant category.
Requires the Attorney General to establish and periodically update a publicly accessible database of the reported animal-cruelty conviction data within two years of enactment.
Sets the effective date so the reporting and eligibility changes apply to grant applications submitted in the first fiscal year beginning after two years from enactment.
Argument forIncreases transparency and public access to information about serious animal-cruelty convictions, enabling accountability and community awareness.
Argument againstPublishing names of convicted individuals could harm privacy and lead to long-term stigma, even if convictions are later vacated or sealed.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- May 29Introduced in HouseLatest
- May 29Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.Introduced
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