Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 7545: AN ACT RELATING TO ANIMALS AND ANIMAL HUSBANDRY -- CRUELTY TO ANIMALS

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

Plain-language summary

HB 7545 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 6, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO ANIMALS AND ANIMAL HUSBANDRY -- CRUELTY TO ANIMALS. Primary sponsor: Pat Serpa (Democratic), Greg Costantino (Democratic), Robert Craven (Democratic), Matthew Dawson (Democratic), Paul Santucci (Republican), Leo Felix (Democratic), Bill O'Brien (Democratic), Katie Kazarian (Democratic), Jon Brien (Independent), Tom Noret (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 11, 2026): 02/11/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Pat Serpa (Democratic); Greg Costantino (Democratic); Robert Craven (Democratic); Matthew Dawson (Democratic); and 6 more.