An Act Relating to Animals and Animal Husbandry -- Animal Care

It became law on Jun 30, 2025.

RI HB 6383 · House Bill · 2025

Stage: Became law
Started in: House
Sponsors: 9
Latest action: Jun 30, 2025

What it does

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.

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Where it stands

This bill passed and is now law.

Introduced (Done)
Committee (Done)
Floor (Done)
Law (Done)
Jun 30, 2025

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Once a bill is decided, the questions are about what is done with it in Rhode Island.

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