RI H5114 | 2023 | Regular Session
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 7-0)
Status: Introduced on January 12 2023 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2023-02-14 - Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Pending: House Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on January 12 2023 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2023-02-14 - Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Pending: House Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Permits the family court to award custody of household pets to the plaintiff in a domestic abuse complaint, including the enforcement remedy of a restraining order or other injunctive relief.
Title
Domestic Abuse Prevention
Sponsors
| Rep. John Lombardi [D] | Rep. Raymond Hull [D] | Rep. Edith Ajello [D] | Rep. Michelle McGaw [D] |
| Rep. Rebecca Kislak [D] | Rep. Teresa Tanzi [D] | Rep. Leonela Felix [D] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-02-14 | House | Committee recommended measure be held for further study |
| 2023-02-10 | House | Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (02/14/2023) |
| 2023-01-12 | House | Introduced, referred to House Judiciary |
Rhode Island State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://status.rilegislature.gov/ |
| Text | https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText23/HouseText23/H5114.pdf |
