RI H5214 | 2025 | Regular Session
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 8-0)
Status: Introduced on January 29 2025 - 25% progression
Action: 2025-02-04 - Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Pending: House Corporations Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on January 29 2025 - 25% progression
Action: 2025-02-04 - Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Pending: House Corporations Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
ANIMALS AND ANIMAL HUSBANDRY -- PSITTACINE BIRDS - Bans the sale of parrots at pet stores from a breeder or broker. The pet store may sell parrots obtained from animal care facilities or animal rescue organizations. The sale would also be prohibited at any outdoor markets or retail parking lots.
Title
Bans the sale of parrots at pet stores from a breeder or broker. The pet store may sell parrots obtained from animal care facilities or animal rescue organizations. The sale would also be prohibited at any outdoor markets or retail parking lots.
Sponsors
| Rep. Megan Cotter [D] | Rep. Katherine Kazarian [D] | Rep. Joseph McNamara [D] | Rep. Rebecca Kislak [D] |
| Rep. Brandon Potter [D] | Rep. Jennifer Stewart [D] | Rep. Julie Casimiro [D] | Rep. Patricia Serpa [D] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-02-04 | House | Committee recommended measure be held for further study |
| 2025-01-31 | House | Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (02/04/2025) |
| 2025-01-29 | House | Introduced, referred to House Corporations |
Subjects
Rhode Island State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://status.rilegislature.gov/ |
| Text | https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText25/HouseText25/H5214.pdf |
