RI S2538 | 2024 | Regular Session

Status

Completed Legislative Action
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Passed on June 24 2024 - 100% progression
Action: 2024-06-24 - Signed by Governor
Text: Latest bill text (Comm Sub) [PDF]

Summary

ANIMALS AND ANIMAL HUSBANDRY -- REGULATION OF VICIOUS DOGS - Permits euthanization of vicious dogs upon finding that dogs condition warrants euthanasia or after determination that there is no reasonable placement for the dog/provides any municipality that surrenders dog to RISPCA shall be responsible for costs.

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Title

Permits euthanization of vicious dogs upon finding that dogs condition warrants euthanasia or after determination that there is no reasonable placement for the dog/provides any municipality that surrenders dog to RISPCA shall be responsible for costs.

Sponsors


Roll Calls

2024-06-12 - House - Passage In Concurrence (Y: 72 N: 0 NV: 3 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2024-06-04 - Senate - Passage (Y: 35 N: 0 NV: 2 Abs: 0) [PASS]

History

DateChamberAction
2024-06-24SenateSigned by Governor
2024-06-20SenateTransmitted to Governor
2024-06-12HouseHouse passed Sub A in concurrence
2024-06-11HousePlaced on House Calendar (06/12/2024)
2024-06-10HouseCommittee recommends passage of Sub A in concurrence
2024-06-07HouseScheduled for consideration (06/10/2024)
2024-06-05HouseReferred to House Municipal Government & Housing
2024-06-04SenateSenate passed Sub A
2024-05-30SenatePlaced on Senate Calendar (06/04/2024)
2024-05-29SenateCommittee recommends passage of Sub A
2024-05-24SenateProposed Substitute
2024-05-24SenateScheduled for consideration (05/29/2024)
2024-03-13SenateCommittee recommended measure be held for further study
2024-03-08SenateScheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/13/2024)
2024-03-01SenateIntroduced, referred to Senate Environment and Agriculture

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