RI H7163 | 2024 | Regular Session

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 6-0)
Status: Introduced on January 11 2024 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2024-02-01 - Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Pending: House Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

DOMESTIC RELATIONS -- DOMESTIC ABUSE PREVENTION - Permits the family court to award custody of household pets to the plaintiff in a domestic abuse complaint, including the enforcement remedy of a restraining order or other injunctive relief.

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Title

Permits the family court to award custody of household pets to the plaintiff in a domestic abuse complaint, including the enforcement remedy of a restraining order or other injunctive relief.

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History

DateChamberAction
2024-02-01HouseCommittee recommended measure be held for further study
2024-01-26HouseScheduled for hearing and/or consideration (02/01/2024)
2024-01-11HouseIntroduced, referred to House Judiciary

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