Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

HB 5865: AN ACT RELATING TO ANIMALS AND ANIMAL HUSBANDRY -- CRUELTY TO ANIMALS

In committee Last action March 13, 2025: 03/13/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Plain-language summary

HB 5865 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 28, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO ANIMALS AND ANIMAL HUSBANDRY -- CRUELTY TO ANIMALS. Primary sponsor: Cherie Cruz (Democratic), Jason Knight (Democratic), Raymond Hull (Democratic), Rebecca Kislak (Democratic), Brandon Potter (Democratic), Bill O'Brien (Democratic), Deb Fellela (Democratic), Pat Serpa (Democratic), Jon Brien (Independent), Charlene Lima (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 13, 2025): 03/13/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Cherie Cruz (Democratic); Jason Knight (Democratic); Raymond Hull (Democratic); Rebecca Kislak (Democratic); and 6 more.