RI H7970 | 2024 | Regular Session
Status
Completed Legislative Action
Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Democrat 9-1)
Status: Passed on June 26 2024 - 100% progression
Action: 2024-06-26 - Signed by Governor
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Democrat 9-1)
Status: Passed on June 26 2024 - 100% progression
Action: 2024-06-26 - Signed by Governor
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
DOMESTIC RELATIONS -- DIVORCE AND SEPARATION - Creates a custody procedure for pets in divorce and separation proceedings based on the best interests of the animal. This act would not apply to assistance/service animals.
Title
Creates a custody procedure for pets in divorce and separation proceedings based on the best interests of the animal. This act would not apply to assistance/service animals.
Sponsors
Roll Calls
2024-06-13 - Senate - Passage (Y: 31 N: 0 NV: 6 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2024-05-29 - House - Passage (Y: 66 N: 0 NV: 9 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2024-05-29 - House - Passage (Y: 66 N: 0 NV: 9 Abs: 0) [PASS]
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-06-26 | House | Signed by Governor |
| 2024-06-21 | House | Transmitted to Governor |
| 2024-06-13 | Senate | Senate passed in concurrence |
| 2024-06-12 | Senate | Placed on Senate Calendar (06/13/2024) |
| 2024-06-11 | Senate | Committee recommends passage in concurrence |
| 2024-06-09 | Senate | Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (06/11/2024) |
| 2024-05-30 | Senate | Referred to Senate Judiciary |
| 2024-05-29 | House | House read and passed |
| 2024-05-24 | House | Placed on House Calendar (05/29/2024) |
| 2024-05-21 | House | Committee recommends passage |
| 2024-05-17 | House | Scheduled for consideration (05/21/2024) |
| 2024-04-24 | House | Committee recommended measure be held for further study |
| 2024-04-18 | House | Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/24/2024) |
| 2024-03-05 | House | Introduced, referred to House Judiciary |
