RI S2445 | 2022 | Regular Session
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 10-0)
Status: Introduced on March 1 2022 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2022-05-12 - Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Pending: Senate Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on March 1 2022 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2022-05-12 - Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Pending: Senate Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Prohibits declawing of a cat or other animal, unless a licensed veterinarian has determined that the procedure is necessary for a therapeutic purpose. Any person who violates this section would be subject to a fine of not more than $1,000.
Title
Cruelty To Animals
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-05-12 | Senate | Committee recommended measure be held for further study |
| 2022-05-06 | Senate | Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/12/2022) |
| 2022-03-01 | Senate | Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary |
Rhode Island State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://status.rilegislature.gov/ |
| Text | https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText22/SenateText22/S2445.pdf |
