2023 Regular SessionRhode Island Legislature

H5879: Cruelty To Animals

Legislative Summary

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

Bill History

3/1/2023
Introduced, referred to House Health & Human Services
House of Representatives
3/31/2023
Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/04/2023)
House of Representatives
4/4/2023
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
House of Representatives

Status Information

Current Status
Introduced(3/1/2023)
Chamber
House of Representatives
Committee
Health & Human Services(House of Representatives)
Sine DiePrior Session

Sponsors

Democrat: 2
Republican: 1

Primary Sponsor

Charlene Lima
Charlene Lima
Democrat

Documents

Introduced
Bill Text3/1/2023230.2 KB