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Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

HB 5214: AN ACT RELATING TO ANIMALS AND ANIMAL HUSBANDRY -- PSITTACINE BIRDS

In committee Official data

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Enacted

Last official action: ·Record last updated:

Plain-language summary

HB 5214 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on January 29, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO ANIMALS AND ANIMAL HUSBANDRY -- PSITTACINE BIRDS. Primary sponsor: Pat Serpa (Democratic), Casimiro, Jennifer Stewart (Democratic), Brandon Potter (Democratic), Rebecca Kislak (Democratic), Joseph McNamara (Democratic), Katie Kazarian (Democratic), Megan Cotter (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 4, 2025): 02/04/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.

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Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

Bans the sale of parrots at pet stores from a breeder or broker. The pet store may sell parrots obtained from animal care facilities or animal rescue organizations. The sale would also be prohibited at any outdoor markets or retail parking lots.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Pat SerpaPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse27
CasimiroPrimary sponsorNot applicable (committee)——
Jennifer StewartPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse59
Brandon PotterPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse16
Rebecca KislakPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse4
Joseph McNamaraPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse19
Katie KazarianPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse63
Megan CotterPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse39

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

  1. 02/04/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
  2. 01/31/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (02/04/2025)
  3. 01/29/2025 Introduced, referred to House Corporations

Sources

  1. Open States / Plural (data from the official legislature website)
  2. Official legislature source