Increases certain penalties for violating the prohibition of animal fighting and for aggravated cruelty to animals and requires a psychiatric evaluation for defendants convicted of aggravated cruelty to animals.
Designates members of the security force of Ellis Hospital as peace officers.
Relates to the penalty for the offense of predatory sexual assault against a child; provides for lifetime parole for such felons.
Establishes the bullet-proof vests for officers fund.
Relates to certain assault crimes wherein a person is aided or encouraged to strike the victim in the head and cause unconsciousness.
Relates to student eligibility for a high school diploma upon passing either a regents competency test or regents examination in certain subjects.
Allows a county clerk to employ an attorney-at-law to defend against certain civil actions; and relates to the removal of public officers by the governor.
Requires unsealing of court records of youthful offenders convicted of animal abuse offense; provides that such persons undergo a psychiatric evaluation and treatment where necessary.
Requires that license plates be inspected during vehicle safety inspections and waives fees for the issuance of certain license plates.
Requires each violator of "Buster's Law" to register his or her name and address with the division of criminal justice services.
