RI H7639 | 2024 | Regular Session

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 10-0)
Status: Introduced on February 15 2024 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2024-03-14 - Withdrawn at sponsor's request
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

ANIMALS AND ANIMAL HUSBANDRY -- CRUELTY TO ANIMALS -- ANIMALS AS SENTIENT BEINGS ACT - Classifies animals as sentient beings, not property, capable of experiencing pain, stress, and fear.

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Title

Classifies animals as sentient beings, not property, capable of experiencing pain, stress, and fear.

Sponsors


History

DateChamberAction
2024-03-14HouseWithdrawn at sponsor's request
2024-02-15HouseIntroduced, referred to House Judiciary

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