Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 180: AN ACT RELATING TO ANIMALS AND ANIMAL HUSBANDRY -- CRUELTY TO ANIMALS
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 180 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on February 7, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO ANIMALS AND ANIMAL HUSBANDRY -- CRUELTY TO ANIMALS. Primary sponsor: Pam Lauria (Democratic), Dawn Euer (Democratic), Mark McKenney (Democratic), Bridget Valverde (Democratic), Sam Bell (Democratic), Alana DiMario (Democratic), Sue Sosnowski (Democratic), David Tikoian (Democratic), Bob Britto (Democratic), Melissa Murray (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 26, 2025): 06/26/2025 Effective without Governor's signature.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Prohibits the declawing of cats by any surgical procedure to amputate or modify a portion of a cat's paw in order to remove the cat's claws. Does not apply to any procedure performed for a therapeutic purpose.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pam Lauria | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 32 |
| Dawn Euer | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 13 |
| Mark McKenney | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 30 |
| Bridget Valverde | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 35 |
| Sam Bell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 5 |
| Alana DiMario | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 36 |
| Sue Sosnowski | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 37 |
| David Tikoian | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
| Bob Britto | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 18 |
| Melissa Murray | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 24 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 06/26/2025 Effective without Governor's signature
- 06/18/2025 Transmitted to Governor
- 06/18/2025 House passed Sub A in concurrence
- 06/16/2025 Placed on House Calendar (06/18/2025)
- 06/10/2025 Senate passed Sub A
- 06/05/2025 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/10/2025)
- 06/04/2025 Committee recommends passage of Sub A
- 06/02/2025 Proposed Substitute
- 06/02/2025 Scheduled for consideration (06/04/2025)
- 03/19/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 03/14/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/19/2025)
- 02/07/2025 Introduced, referred to Senate Environment and Agriculture