Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 2653: AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- VETERINARY PRACTICE
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 2653 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on February 27, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- VETERINARY PRACTICE. Primary sponsor: Lammis Vargas (Democratic), Bridget Valverde (Democratic), Meghan Kallman (Democratic), Stefano Famiglietti (Democratic), Andrew Dimitri (Democratic), Alana DiMario (Democratic), Todd Patalano (Democratic), Lori Urso (Democratic), Melissa Murray (Democratic), Bob Britto (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 27, 2026): 02/27/2026 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.
Requires veterinarians to provide consultations to animal owners when a drug is prescribed and dispensed for that annual patient.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lammis Vargas | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 28 |
| Bridget Valverde | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 35 |
| Meghan Kallman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| Stefano Famiglietti | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 4 |
| Andrew Dimitri | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 25 |
| Alana DiMario | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 36 |
| Todd Patalano | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 26 |
| Lori Urso | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 8 |
| Melissa Murray | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 24 |
| Bob Britto | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 18 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 02/27/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Environment and Agriculture