Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 6089: AN ACT RELATING TO ANIMALS AND ANIMAL HUSBANDRY -- CRUELTY TO ANIMALS
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 6089 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on March 14, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO ANIMALS AND ANIMAL HUSBANDRY -- CRUELTY TO ANIMALS. Primary sponsor: Nathan Biah (Democratic), Jackie Baginski (Democratic), Jennifer Stewart (Democratic), Karen Alzate (Democratic), Katie Kazarian (Democratic), Casimiro, Joseph Solomon (Democratic), Scott Slater (Democratic), Matthew Dawson (Democratic), Bill O'Brien (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 27, 2025): 06/27/2025 Signed by Governor.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Increases the imprisonment penalty for animal fighting from 2 to 5 yrs for a subsequent conviction under § 4-1-9 and would also require mandatory community service
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan Biah | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 3 |
| Jackie Baginski | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 17 |
| Jennifer Stewart | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 59 |
| Karen Alzate | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 60 |
| Katie Kazarian | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 63 |
| Casimiro | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Joseph Solomon | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 22 |
| Scott Slater | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
| Matthew Dawson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 65 |
| Bill O'Brien | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 54 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 06/27/2025 Signed by Governor
- 06/23/2025 Transmitted to Governor
- 06/20/2025 Senate passed Sub A in concurrence
- 06/18/2025 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/20/2025)
- 06/18/2025 House passed Sub A
- 06/16/2025 Placed on House Calendar (06/18/2025)
- 06/16/2025 Committee recommends passage of Sub A
- 06/14/2025 Proposed Substitute
- 06/14/2025 Scheduled for consideration (06/16/2025)
- 03/25/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 03/21/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/25/2025)
- 03/14/2025 Introduced, referred to House Judiciary