Bill Title: Increases penalties for a second or subsequent offense with a fine of not less than $250 or no more than $1,000 and up to 11 months imprisonment for violating the law on the care of dogs.

Sponsorship: Moderate Partisan Bill (Democrat 8-1)

Status: (Engrossed - Dead) 2026-06-04 - Referred to House Judiciary [S2397 Detail]

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Bill Drafts

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Comm Sub	2026-05-26	PDF	Link	View
Introduced	2026-01-30	PDF	Link	View

Amendments

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No bill amendments currently on file for Rhode Island S2397

Supplemental Documents

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No supplemental documents for Rhode Island S2397 currently on file.