Bill

SB 559

AN ACT RELATING TO ANIMALS AND ANIMAL HUSBANDRY -- CRUELTY TO ANIMALS

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Pete Appollonio and 9 co-sponsors

Rhode Island strengthens animal cruelty protections by modifying penalties and legal definitions; signed into law June 2025.

06/27/2025 Signed by Governor

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