Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 6383: AN ACT RELATING TO ANIMALS AND ANIMAL HUSBANDRY -- ANIMAL CARE
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 6383 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on June 4, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO ANIMALS AND ANIMAL HUSBANDRY -- ANIMAL CARE. Primary sponsor: Brandon Potter (Democratic), Cherie Cruz (Democratic), Dick Fascia (Republican), Katie Kazarian (Democratic), Mary Messier (Democratic), Jennifer Boylan (Democratic), Matthew Dawson (Democratic), Karen Alzate (Democratic), Jenni Furtado (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 30, 2025): 06/30/2025 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.
Amends the definition of “hobby breeder” to limit the sale or offering for sale to no more than two (2) litters of dogs or cats, or a combination thereof, in a three hundred and sixty-five (365) day period.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 8 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Potter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| Cherie Cruz | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 58 |
| Dick Fascia | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 42 |
| Katie Kazarian | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 63 |
| Mary Messier | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 62 |
| Jennifer Boylan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 66 |
| Matthew Dawson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 65 |
| Karen Alzate | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 60 |
| Jenni Furtado | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 64 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 06/30/2025 Signed by Governor
- 06/25/2025 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
- 06/13/2025 Proposed Substitute
- 06/13/2025 Scheduled for consideration (06/16/2025)
- 06/10/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 06/06/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (06/10/2025)
- 06/04/2025 Introduced, referred to House Corporations