Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

SB 559: AN ACT RELATING TO ANIMALS AND ANIMAL HUSBANDRY -- CRUELTY TO ANIMALS

Enacted Last action June 27, 2025: 06/27/2025 Signed by Governor

Plain-language summary

SB 559 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: Lammis Vargas (Democratic), Lori Urso (Democratic), Melissa Murray (Democratic), John Burke (Democratic), Frank Ciccone (Democratic), Todd Patalano (Democratic), Jake Bissaillon (Democratic), David Tikoian (Democratic), Pete Appollonio (Democratic), Andrew Dimitri (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 27, 2025): 06/27/2025 Signed by Governor.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Lammis Vargas (Democratic); Lori Urso (Democratic); Melissa Murray (Democratic); John Burke (Democratic); and 6 more.