RI H5160 | 2017 | Regular Session
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 5-0)
Status: Introduced on January 19 2017 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2017-03-08 - 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 19 2017 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2017-03-08 - 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 veterinarian has determined that the procedure is necessary for a therapeutic purpose. Any person who violates this section would be subject to a fine.
Title
Cruelty To Animals
Sponsors
| Rep. Charlene Lima [D] | Rep. Patricia Serpa [D] | Rep. Deborah Fellela [D] | Rep. Cale Keable [D] |
| Rep. Kathleen Fogarty [D] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2017-03-08 | House | Committee recommended measure be held for further study |
| 2017-03-03 | House | Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/08/2017) |
| 2017-01-19 | House | Introduced, referred to House H.E.W. |
Subjects
Rhode Island State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://status.rilegislature.gov/ |
| Text | https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText17/HouseText17/H5160.pdf |
