Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 325: AN ACT RELATING TO ANIMALS AND ANIMAL HUSBANDRY -- ANIMAL CARE
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 325 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on February 21, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO ANIMALS AND ANIMAL HUSBANDRY -- ANIMAL CARE. Primary sponsor: Lori Urso (Democratic), Lou Raptakis (Democratic), Sue Sosnowski (Democratic), Jake Bissaillon (Democratic), Lou DiPalma (Democratic), Alana DiMario (Democratic), Bob Britto (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 30, 2025): 06/30/2025 Signed by Governor.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Amends the definition of “hobby breeder” to limit the sale or offering for sale to no more than two (2) litters of dogs or cats, or a combination thereof, in a three hundred and sixty-five (365) day period.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lori Urso | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 8 |
| Lou Raptakis | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 33 |
| Sue Sosnowski | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 37 |
| Jake Bissaillon | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 1 |
| Lou DiPalma | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 12 |
| Alana DiMario | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 36 |
| 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
- 06/30/2025 Signed by Governor
- 06/25/2025 Transmitted to Governor
- 06/20/2025 House passed as amended in concurrence
- 06/18/2025 Placed on House Calendar (06/20/2025)
- 06/05/2025 Senate passed as amended (floor amendment)
- 05/29/2025 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/05/2025)
- 05/28/2025 Committee recommends passage
- 05/23/2025 Scheduled for consideration (05/28/2025)
- 03/19/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 03/14/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/19/2025)
- 02/21/2025 Introduced, referred to Senate Environment and Agriculture