Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 6345: AN ACT RELATING TO FOOD AND DRUGS -- FORCE-FED POULTRY PRODUCTS
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 6345 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on May 16, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO FOOD AND DRUGS -- FORCE-FED POULTRY PRODUCTS. Primary sponsor: Robert Craven (Democratic), Pat Serpa (Democratic), Charlene Lima (Democratic), Rebecca Kislak (Democratic), Brandon Potter (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 16, 2025): 05/16/2025 Introduced, referred to House Corporations.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Prohibits force-feeding to create a force-fed poultry product or the hiring of another to engage in force-feeding of a poultry product. Violations would be subject to a civil penalty of $500 per violation.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Craven | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 32 |
| Pat Serpa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 27 |
| Charlene Lima | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 14 |
| Rebecca Kislak | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 4 |
| Brandon Potter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 05/16/2025 Introduced, referred to House Corporations