An Act Relating to Animals and Animal Husbandry -- Cruelty to Animals
It became law on Jun 10, 2026.
- Stage
- Became law
- Started in
- Senate
- Sponsors
- 10
- Latest action
- Jun 10, 2026
What it does
Allows animal control officers in the cities and towns to lawfully take charge of and provide adequate care to any animal found abandoned or neglected or hazardously accumulated and includes them as agents authorized to enforce the provisions of this law.
Where it stands
This bill passed and is now law.
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Who is involved
Sponsors
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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.