RI H7087 | 2022 | Regular Session
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 7-0)
Status: Engrossed on March 22 2022 - 50% progression, died in committee
Action: 2022-03-24 - Referred to Senate Judiciary
Pending: Senate Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Engrossed on March 22 2022 - 50% progression, died in committee
Action: 2022-03-24 - Referred to Senate Judiciary
Pending: Senate Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Creates a custody procedure for pets in divorce and separation proceedings based on the best interests of the animal. This act would not apply to assistance/service animals.
Title
Divorce And Separation
Sponsors
| Rep. Charlene Lima [D] | Rep. Jason Knight [D] | Rep. David Bennett [D] | Rep. Julie Casimiro [D] |
| Rep. Joseph Solomon [D] | Rep. Samuel Azzinaro [D] | Rep. Steven Lima [D] |
Roll Calls
2022-03-22 - House - Passage (Y: 68 N: 2 NV: 5 Abs: 0) [PASS]
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-03-24 | Senate | Referred to Senate Judiciary |
| 2022-03-22 | House | House read and passed |
| 2022-03-18 | House | Placed on House Calendar (03/22/2022) |
| 2022-03-10 | House | Committee recommends passage |
| 2022-03-04 | House | Scheduled for consideration (03/10/2022) |
| 2022-01-25 | House | Committee recommended measure be held for further study |
| 2022-01-21 | House | Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (01/25/2022) |
| 2022-01-12 | House | Introduced, referred to House Judiciary |
