Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 2470: AN ACT RELATING TO ANIMALS AND ANIMAL HUSBANDRY -- DOGS
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 2470 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on February 6, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO ANIMALS AND ANIMAL HUSBANDRY -- DOGS. Primary sponsor: Pam Lauria (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 22, 2026): 04/22/2026 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.
Permits the town of Barrington to assess an annual dog licensing fee of seven dollars ($7.00).
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pam Lauria | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 32 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 04/22/2026 Effective without Governor's signature
- 04/14/2026 Transmitted to Governor
- 04/14/2026 House passed in concurrence
- 04/10/2026 Placed on House Calendar (04/14/2026)
- 03/24/2026 Committee recommends passage in concurrence
- 03/20/2026 Scheduled for consideration (03/24/2026)
- 03/11/2026 Referred to House Municipal Government & Housing
- 03/10/2026 Senate read and passed
- 03/06/2026 Placed on Senate Calendar (03/10/2026)
- 03/05/2026 Committee recommends passage
- 02/27/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/05/2026)
- 02/06/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Housing and Municipal Government