Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5447: AN ACT RELATING TO COMMERCIAL LAW -- GENERAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS -- TRADE IN FARMED ANIMAL FUR PRODUCTS
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- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
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Plain-language summary
HB 5447 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 12, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO COMMERCIAL LAW -- GENERAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS -- TRADE IN FARMED ANIMAL FUR PRODUCTS. Primary sponsor: Charlene Lima (Democratic), Katie Kazarian (Democratic), Joseph Solomon (Democratic), Jackie Baginski (Democratic), Bill O'Brien (Democratic), Jay Edwards (Democratic), Pat Serpa (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 23, 2025): 05/23/2025 Referred to Senate Environment and Agriculture.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Prohibits a person to sell, offer for sale, display for sale or otherwise distribute a farmed animal fur product within the state and provides graduated civil penalties for violations.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlene Lima | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 14 |
| Katie Kazarian | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 63 |
| Joseph Solomon | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 22 |
| Jackie Baginski | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 17 |
| Bill O'Brien | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 54 |
| Jay Edwards | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 70 |
| Pat Serpa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 27 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 05/23/2025 Referred to Senate Environment and Agriculture
- 05/13/2025 House passed Sub A
- 05/09/2025 Placed on House Calendar (05/13/2025)
- 04/29/2025 Committee recommends passage of Sub A
- 04/25/2025 Proposed Substitute
- 04/25/2025 Scheduled for consideration (04/29/2025)
- 03/04/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 02/28/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/04/2025)
- 02/12/2025 Introduced, referred to House Judiciary