Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H5214

Introduced
1/29/25  

Caption

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.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

RI S2856

Exempts from the sales and use tax the sale of beer and malt beverages at retail.

RI H7277

Exempts from the sales and use tax the sale of beer and malt beverages at retail.

RI S2561

Provides that any person who has a retail sales permit would not be required to pay a separate registration fee to make sales at flea markets; provided, however, the person would remain responsible to pay all taxes due as a result of sales at a flea mkt.

RI H7886

Bans the sale of cosmetics developed/manufactured using animal testing. A violation would be a $1,000 fine for each offense.

RI H7970

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.

RI H7142

Prohibits the practice of patient brokering and would provide monetary penalties and enforcement by the office of the attorney general.

RI H5559

Cruelty To Animals

RI S0745

Cruelty To Animals

RI H5879

Cruelty To Animals

RI H7037

Exempts from the sales tax scalp hair prosthesis or wigs that are necessary due to hair loss from a medical condition.

Similar Bills

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