RI S2777 | 2018 | Regular Session
Status
Completed Legislative Action
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Passed on July 2 2018 - 100% progression
Action: 2018-07-02 - Signed by Governor
Text: Latest bill text (Comm Sub) [PDF]
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Passed on July 2 2018 - 100% progression
Action: 2018-07-02 - Signed by Governor
Text: Latest bill text (Comm Sub) [PDF]
Summary
Prohibits the sale of dogs until fully weaned unless approval for sale in writing is obtained from a licensed veterinarian. Violations are punishable by imprisonment not to exceed 12 months or $1,000, or both. Pounds and shelters are exempt.
Title
Dogs
Sponsors
Roll Calls
2018-06-22 - House - Passage in concurrence (Y: 68 N: 0 NV: 7 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2018-05-30 - Senate - Passage (Y: 34 N: 0 NV: 3 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2018-05-30 - Senate - Passage (Y: 34 N: 0 NV: 3 Abs: 0) [PASS]
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-07-02 | Senate | Signed by Governor |
| 2018-07-02 | Senate | Transmitted to Governor |
| 2018-06-22 | House | House passed Sub A in concurrence |
| 2018-06-21 | House | Placed on the House Consent Calendar (06/22/2018) |
| 2018-06-20 | House | Committee recommends passage of Sub A in concurrence |
| 2018-06-20 | House | Scheduled for consideration (06/20/2018) |
| 2018-06-20 | House | Committee transferred to House Judiciary |
| 2018-05-31 | House | Referred to House H.E.W. |
| 2018-05-30 | Senate | Senate passed Sub A |
| 2018-05-24 | Senate | Placed on Senate Calendar (05/30/2018) |
| 2018-05-23 | Senate | Committee recommends passage of Sub A |
| 2018-05-18 | Senate | Scheduled for consideration (05/23/2018) |
| 2018-04-25 | Senate | Committee recommended measure be held for further study |
| 2018-04-19 | Senate | Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/25/2018) |
| 2018-04-05 | Senate | Introduced, referred to Senate Environment and Agriculture |
