Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

HB 5025: AN ACT RELATING TO ANIMALS AND ANIMAL HUSBANDRY -- CRUELTY TO ANIMALS

Enacted Last action July 5, 2025: 07/05/2025 Effective without Governor's signature

Plain-language summary

HB 5025 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on January 10, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO ANIMALS AND ANIMAL HUSBANDRY -- CRUELTY TO ANIMALS. Primary sponsor: Mike Chippendale (Republican), Brian Newberry (Republican), Raymond Hull (Democratic), Bill O'Brien (Democratic), Tina Spears (Democratic), David Bennett (Democratic), Jay Edwards (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (July 5, 2025): 07/05/2025 Effective without Governor's signature.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Mike Chippendale (Republican); Brian Newberry (Republican); Raymond Hull (Democratic); Bill O'Brien (Democratic); and 3 more.