Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

SB 550: AN ACT RELATING TO ANIMALS AND ANIMAL HUSBANDRY -- CRUELTY TO ANIMALS

Passed one chamber Last action June 4, 2025: 06/04/2025 Senate passed Sub A

Plain-language summary

SB 550 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on February 26, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO ANIMALS AND ANIMAL HUSBANDRY -- CRUELTY TO ANIMALS. Primary sponsor: Jake Bissaillon (Democratic), Todd Patalano (Democratic), Sue Sosnowski (Democratic), Alana DiMario (Democratic), Melissa Murray (Democratic), Ryan Pearson (Democratic), Matt LaMountain (Democratic), David Tikoian (Democratic), Andrew Dimitri (Democratic), Frank Ciccone (Democratic), Lori Urso (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 4, 2025): 06/04/2025 Senate passed Sub A.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Jake Bissaillon (Democratic); Todd Patalano (Democratic); Sue Sosnowski (Democratic); Alana DiMario (Democratic); and 7 more.