Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5865: AN ACT RELATING TO ANIMALS AND ANIMAL HUSBANDRY -- CRUELTY TO ANIMALS
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 5865 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 28, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO ANIMALS AND ANIMAL HUSBANDRY -- CRUELTY TO ANIMALS. Primary sponsor: Cherie Cruz (Democratic), Jason Knight (Democratic), Raymond Hull (Democratic), Rebecca Kislak (Democratic), Brandon Potter (Democratic), Bill O'Brien (Democratic), Deb Fellela (Democratic), Pat Serpa (Democratic), Jon Brien (Independent), Charlene Lima (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 13, 2025): 03/13/2025 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 cosmetics developed/manufactured using animal testing. A violation would be a $1,000 fine for each offense.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9 · Independent 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherie Cruz | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 58 |
| Jason Knight | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 67 |
| Raymond Hull | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
| Rebecca Kislak | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 4 |
| Brandon Potter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| Bill O'Brien | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 54 |
| Deb Fellela | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 43 |
| Pat Serpa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 27 |
| Jon Brien | Primary sponsor | Independent | House | 49 |
| Charlene Lima | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 14 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 03/13/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 03/07/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/13/2025)
- 02/28/2025 Introduced, referred to House Health & Human Services