Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 2298: AN ACT RELATING TO ANIMALS AND ANIMAL HUSBANDRY -- CRUELTY TO ANIMALS

In committee Last action April 14, 2026: 04/14/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Plain-language summary

SB 2298 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on January 23, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO ANIMALS AND ANIMAL HUSBANDRY -- CRUELTY TO ANIMALS. Primary sponsor: Lammis Vargas (Democratic), Pete Appollonio (Democratic), John Burke (Democratic), Todd Patalano (Democratic), Stefano Famiglietti (Democratic), Melissa Murray (Democratic), David Tikoian (Democratic), Lori Urso (Democratic), Brian Thompson (Democratic), Andrew Dimitri (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 14, 2026): 04/14/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Lammis Vargas (Democratic); Pete Appollonio (Democratic); John Burke (Democratic); Todd Patalano (Democratic); and 6 more.