A 3482
"Better Care Dog Act."
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Bill overview
The Better Care Dog Act aims to improve the care of dogs in New Jersey by establishing statewide regulations and holding dog owners accountable for their pets’ behavior. It seeks to prevent negative interactions between dogs and people, particularly children, and addresses issues like free-roaming dogs and the responsibility of owners for potential harm. The bill introduces requirements for leashing, fencing, and criminal/civil penalties for dog owners whose unrestrained dogs cause injury or threaten public safety. It also updates the definition of assault to include dog-related incidents.
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