Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 551: AN ACT RELATING TO ANIMALS AND ANIMAL HUSBANDRY -- CRUELTY TO ANIMALS
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 551 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on February 26, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO ANIMALS AND ANIMAL HUSBANDRY -- CRUELTY TO ANIMALS. Primary sponsor: Jake Bissaillon (Democratic), Bob Britto (Democratic), Todd Patalano (Democratic), Sue Sosnowski (Democratic), Alana DiMario (Democratic), Ryan Pearson (Democratic), Matt LaMountain (Democratic), David Tikoian (Democratic), Andrew Dimitri (Democratic), Frank Ciccone (Democratic), Lori Urso (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 10, 2025): 04/10/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Allows seizure and rehoming of animals prior to criminal charges being heard.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 11
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Bissaillon | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 1 |
| Bob Britto | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 18 |
| Todd Patalano | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 26 |
| Sue Sosnowski | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 37 |
| Alana DiMario | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 36 |
| Ryan Pearson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 19 |
| Matt LaMountain | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 31 |
| David Tikoian | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
| Andrew Dimitri | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 25 |
| Frank Ciccone | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 7 |
| Lori Urso | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 8 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 04/10/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 04/04/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/10/2025)
- 02/26/2025 Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary