Rhode Island bills · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island SB 2397
AN ACT RELATING TO ANIMALS AND ANIMAL HUSBANDRY -- DOGS
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Paolino (Republican)
- Appollonio (Democratic)
- Patalano (Democratic)
- Dimitri (Democratic)
- Britto (Democratic)
- Bissaillon (Democratic)
- LaMountain (Democratic)
- Tikoian (Democratic)
- Urso (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 $250 or no more than $1,000 and up to 11 months imprisonment for violating the law on the care of dogs.
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Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 15, 2026, 4:19 PM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 3, 2026 Senate | Passage | pass | Set your home in Rhode Island to see |
Actions
- Jun 4, 2026 · House
06/04/2026 Referred to House Judiciary - Jun 3, 2026 · Senate
06/03/2026 Senate passed Sub A - May 27, 2026 · Senate
05/27/2026 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/03/2026) - May 26, 2026 · Legislature
05/26/2026 Committee recommends passage of Sub A - May 22, 2026 · Legislature
05/22/2026 Proposed Substitute - May 22, 2026 · Legislature
05/22/2026 Scheduled for consideration (05/26/2026) - Apr 14, 2026 · Legislature
04/14/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study - Apr 10, 2026 · Legislature
04/10/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/14/2026) - Jan 30, 2026 · Senate
01/30/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary