Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 2610: 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 2610 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on February 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO ANIMALS AND ANIMAL HUSBANDRY -- CRUELTY TO ANIMALS. Primary sponsor: David Tikoian (Democratic), Melissa Murray (Democratic), Andrew Dimitri (Democratic), Thomas Paolino (Republican), Matt LaMountain (Democratic), Jake Bissaillon (Democratic), Lori Urso (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 14, 2026): 04/14/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: David Tikoian (Democratic); Melissa Murray (Democratic); Andrew Dimitri (Democratic); Thomas Paolino (Republican); and 3 more.