Rhode Island bills · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island HB 7487
AN ACT RELATING TO ANIMALS AND ANIMAL HUSBANDRY -- DOGS
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Morales (Democratic)
- Edwards (Democratic)
- Shallcross Smith (Democratic)
- Kislak (Democratic)
- McGaw (Democratic)
- Speakman (Democratic)
- Shanley (Democratic)
- Corvese (Democratic)
- McEntee (Democratic)
- Bennett (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Rhode Island legislature· summary
Increases penalties for a second or subsequent offense with a fine of not less than $500 or no more than $2,500 and up to 2 years imprisonment, for violating the law on the care of dogs.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Feb 11, 2026 · Legislature
02/11/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study - Feb 6, 2026 · Legislature
02/06/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (02/11/2026) - Feb 4, 2026 · House
02/04/2026 Introduced, referred to House Judiciary