Rhode IslandAN ACT RELATING TO DOMESTIC RELATIONS -- DOMESTIC ABUSE PREVENTION
What it does
Permits the family court to award possession of household pets to the plaintiff in a domestic abuse complaint, including the enforcement remedy of a restraining order or other injunctive relief.
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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
- May 1905/19/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further studyLatest
- May 1505/15/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/19/2026)
- Apr 1404/14/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate JudiciaryIntroduced