The proposed bill would establish a new animal abuse database, requiring the court to maintain records of individuals who are at least 18 years old and have been convicted of or found guilty except insane of specific offenses, including cruelty to animals, animal fighting, and bestiality. The database would include detailed information such as the conviction date, level, jurisdiction, date of birth, race, physical description, and any known aliases of the individual, as well as photographs and fingerprints if available.

Additionally, the bill allows individuals listed in the database to petition for the removal of their records after five years, provided they have completed any court-ordered treatment and can demonstrate they do not pose a risk to animals. The court would only remove records if these conditions are met. The bill also permits the court to accept federal funds and private contributions to support the database, with the stipulation that such funds do not revert to the state general fund at the end of the fiscal year.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 13-2910.13