Rhode IslandAN ACT RELATING TO ANIMALS AND ANIMAL HUSBANDRY -- CRUELTY TO ANIMALS
What it does
Increases the penalty for cruelty to animals, first offense, from eleven months to twelve months incarceration.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Apr 1404/14/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further studyLatest
- Apr 1004/10/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/14/2026)
- Jan 2301/23/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate JudiciaryIntroduced