Relates to the creation of a crime database of all convictions in New York state of animal cruelty, fighting, neglect, abandonment and mistreatment; makes such crime database available to all law enforcement entities, district attorneys, duly incorporated humane societies, societies for the prevention of cruelty to animals, dog or cat protective associations and animal control officers.

New York Assembly Bill A00665 proposes the creation of a statewide database to track individuals convicted of animal-related offenses, including cruelty, fighting, neglect, abandonment, and mistreatment. This database would be accessible to law enforcement agencies, district attorneys, humane societies, and animal control officers, aiming to enhance the protection of animals by monitoring and analyzing such crimes.

Supporters argue that a centralized animal abuse database would close gaps left by the current patchwork of county-level registries, preventing convicted abusers from obtaining animals by simply moving to a different county. Advocates believe this measure would strengthen animal protection efforts and aid in identifying patterns of abuse.

Critics express concerns about privacy implications and the potential for stigmatization of individuals listed in the database. They also question the effectiveness of such registries in preventing future abuse and highlight the administrative burden and costs associated with maintaining the database.