Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 6407: 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
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Plain-language summary
HB 6407 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on June 11, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO ANIMALS AND ANIMAL HUSBANDRY -- CRUELTY TO ANIMALS. Primary sponsor: David Morales (Democratic), Brandon Potter (Democratic), Stephen Casey (Democratic), Casimiro, Joseph Solomon (Democratic), Tom Noret (Democratic), Bill O'Brien (Democratic), Sam Azzinaro (Democratic), Joseph McNamara (Democratic), David Bennett (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 11, 2025): 06/11/2025 Introduced, referred to House Judiciary.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Allows animal control officers in the cities and towns to lawfully take charge of and provide adequate care to any animal found abandoned or neglected or hazardously accumulated and would increase penalties for malicious injury to or killing of animals.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Morales | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
| Brandon Potter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| Stephen Casey | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 50 |
| Casimiro | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Joseph Solomon | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 22 |
| Tom Noret | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
| Bill O'Brien | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 54 |
| Sam Azzinaro | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 37 |
| Joseph McNamara | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 19 |
| David Bennett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 06/11/2025 Introduced, referred to House Judiciary