Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S0928

Introduced
3/28/25  

Caption

Changes term vicious to dangerous dogs, expands on requirements relative to leashes, enclosures, addresses fines, requires signage, mandates dangerous dogs be kept in enclosure and provides other requirements.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

RI H5668

Prohibits the declawing of cats by any surgical procedure to amputate or modify a portion of a cat's paw in order to remove the cat's claws. Does not apply to any procedure performed for a therapeutic purpose.

RI S0180

Prohibits the declawing of cats by any surgical procedure to amputate or modify a portion of a cat's paw in order to remove the cat's claws. Does not apply to any procedure performed for a therapeutic purpose.

RI H5025

Provides that the trapping and subsequent release of any unowned feral or free roaming cat for the purpose of spaying or neutering of the cat would not be considered abandonment.

RI H5128

Makes any offense under this statute that could result in the death of an animal punishable by up to 3 years in prison, a fine of at least $1,000, or both, for each offense.

RI H5926

Creates a cause of action for the intentional or negligent injury or death of a pet.

RI H6089

Increases imprisonment penalties and adds mandatory community service for violations of § 4-1-9.

RI S0559

Increases imprisonment penalties and adds mandatory community service for violations of § 4-1-9.

RI H5214

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.

Similar Bills

FL H0593

Dangerous Dogs

FL H0873

Dangerous Dogs

FL S0572

Dangerous Dogs

CA AB793

Potentially dangerous and vicious dogs: designation and disposition: burden of proof.

TX SB22

Relating to an attack by a dangerous dog; increasing a criminal penalty.

TX HB73

Relating to an attack by a dangerous dog; increasing a criminal penalty.

TX HB98

Relating to an attack by a dangerous dog; increasing a criminal penalty.

TX SB39

Relating to an attack by a dangerous dog; increasing a criminal penalty.