RI S2298 | 2026 | Regular Session
Status
Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 10)
Status: Introduced on January 23 2026 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2026-04-14 - Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Pending: Senate Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on January 23 2026 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2026-04-14 - Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Pending: Senate Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
ANIMALS AND ANIMAL HUSBANDRY -- CRUELTY TO ANIMALS - Increases the penalty for cruelty to animals, first offense, from eleven months to twelve months incarceration.
Title
Increases the penalty for cruelty to animals, first offense, from eleven months to twelve months incarceration.
Sponsors
Roll Calls
2026-04-14 - Senate - Senate Committee on Judiciary: Be held for further study (Y: 11 N: 0 NV: 0 Abs: 1) [PASS]
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-14 | Senate | Committee recommended measure be held for further study |
| 2026-04-10 | Senate | Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/14/2026) |
| 2026-01-23 | Senate | Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary |
