Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

SB 551: AN ACT RELATING TO ANIMALS AND ANIMAL HUSBANDRY -- CRUELTY TO ANIMALS

In committee Last action April 10, 2025: 04/10/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Plain-language summary

SB 551 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), Bob Britto (Democratic), Todd Patalano (Democratic), Sue Sosnowski (Democratic), Alana DiMario (Democratic), Ryan Pearson (Democratic), Matt LaMountain (Democratic), David Tikoian (Democratic), Andrew Dimitri (Democratic), Frank Ciccone (Democratic), Lori Urso (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 10, 2025): 04/10/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.

Sponsors

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