2022 Regular Session • Rhode Island Legislature
H7412: Traveling Circuses Prohibited
Legislative Summary
Makes it unlawful to conduct, sponsor, walk, exhibit, or operate a traveling show or circus with that live wild or exotic animals in the State of Rhode Island. Violations would be punished by a fine of up to $500 and up to 30 days in jail.
Bill History
2/9/2022
Introduced, referred to House Judiciary
House of Representatives
3/4/2022
Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/10/2022)
House of Representatives
3/10/2022
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
House of Representatives
Status Information
Current Status
Introduced(2/9/2022)
Chamber
House of Representatives
Committee
Judiciary(House of Representatives)
Sponsors
Democrat: 6
Primary Sponsor
William O'Brien
Democrat