Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 7487: AN ACT RELATING TO ANIMALS AND ANIMAL HUSBANDRY -- DOGS

In committee Last action February 11, 2026: 02/11/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Plain-language summary

HB 7487 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 4, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO ANIMALS AND ANIMAL HUSBANDRY -- DOGS. Primary sponsor: David Morales (Democratic), Jay Edwards (Democratic), Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith (Democratic), Rebecca Kislak (Democratic), Michelle McGaw (Democratic), June Speakman (Democratic), Evan Shanley (Democratic), Doc Corvese (Democratic), Carol McEntee (Democratic), David Bennett (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 11, 2026): 02/11/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: David Morales (Democratic); Jay Edwards (Democratic); Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith (Democratic); Rebecca Kislak (Democratic); and 6 more.