RI H5073 | 2019 | Regular Session
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 5-0)
Status: Introduced on January 10 2019 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2019-02-27 - Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Pending: House Health, Education and Welfare Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on January 10 2019 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2019-02-27 - Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Pending: House Health, Education and Welfare Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Prohibits declawing on a cat or other animal, unless a licensed veterinarian has determined that the procedure is necessary for a therapeutic purpose.
Title
Cruelty To Animals
Sponsors
| Rep. William O'Brien [D] | Rep. Kenneth Marshall [D] | Rep. Anastasia Williams [D] | Rep. Patricia Serpa [D] |
| Rep. Charlene Lima [D] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-02-27 | House | Committee recommended measure be held for further study |
| 2019-02-15 | House | Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (02/27/2019) |
| 2019-01-10 | House | Introduced, referred to House H.E.W. |
Rhode Island State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://status.rilegislature.gov/ |
| Text | https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText19/HouseText19/H5073.pdf |
