Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 2353: 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
SB 2353 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on January 30, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO FOOD AND DRUGS -- FORCE-FED POULTRY PRODUCTS. Primary sponsor: Bridget Valverde (Democratic), Sam Bell (Democratic), Thomas Paolino (Republican), Bob Britto (Democratic), Sam Zurier (Democratic), Alana DiMario (Democratic), Melissa Murray (Democratic), John Burke (Democratic), Victoria Gu (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 30, 2026): 01/30/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Environment and Agriculture.
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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. It also prohibits the sale of a force-fed poultry product or food containing a force-fed poultry product.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 8 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridget Valverde | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 35 |
| Sam Bell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 5 |
| Thomas Paolino | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 17 |
| Bob Britto | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 18 |
| Sam Zurier | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 3 |
| Alana DiMario | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 36 |
| Melissa Murray | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 24 |
| John Burke | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Victoria Gu | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 38 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 01/30/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Environment and Agriculture