Rhode Island bills · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island SB 2610
AN ACT RELATING TO ANIMALS AND ANIMAL HUSBANDRY -- CRUELTY TO ANIMALS
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Tikoian (Democratic)
- Murray (Democratic)
- Dimitri (Democratic)
- Paolino (Republican)
- LaMountain (Democratic)
- Bissaillon (Democratic)
- Urso (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Rhode Island legislature· summary
Creates a cause of action for the intentional or negligent injury or death of a pet.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- 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) - Feb 13, 2026 · Senate
02/13/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary