Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 2397: AN ACT RELATING TO ANIMALS AND ANIMAL HUSBANDRY -- DOGS

Passed one chamber Last action June 4, 2026: 06/04/2026 Referred to House Judiciary

Plain-language summary

SB 2397 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on January 30, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO ANIMALS AND ANIMAL HUSBANDRY -- DOGS. Primary sponsor: Thomas Paolino (Republican), Pete Appollonio (Democratic), Todd Patalano (Democratic), Andrew Dimitri (Democratic), Bob Britto (Democratic), Jake Bissaillon (Democratic), Matt LaMountain (Democratic), David Tikoian (Democratic), Lori Urso (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 4, 2026): 06/04/2026 Referred to House Judiciary.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Thomas Paolino (Republican); Pete Appollonio (Democratic); Todd Patalano (Democratic); Andrew Dimitri (Democratic); and 5 more.