An Act Relating to Animals and Animal Husbandry -- Cruelty to Animals
It became law on Jun 27, 2025.
- Stage
- Became law
- Started in
- House
- Sponsors
- 10
- Latest action
- Jun 27, 2025
What it does
Increases the imprisonment penalty for animal fighting from 2 to 5 yrs for a subsequent conviction under § 4-1-9 and would also require mandatory community service
Where it stands
This bill passed and is now law.
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Where it goes next
Once a bill is decided, the questions are about what is done with it in Rhode Island.