2024 Regular Session • Rhode Island Legislature
S2538: Permits euthanization of vicious dogs upon finding that dogs condition warrants euthanasia or after determination that there is no reasonable placement for the dog/provides any municipality that surrenders dog to RISPCA shall be responsible for costs.
Legislative Summary
ANIMALS AND ANIMAL HUSBANDRY -- REGULATION OF VICIOUS DOGS - Permits euthanization of vicious dogs upon finding that dogs condition warrants euthanasia or after determination that there is no reasonable placement for the dog/provides any municipality that surrenders dog to RISPCA shall be responsible for costs.
Bill History
3/1/2024
Introduced, referred to Senate Environment and Agriculture
Senate
3/8/2024
Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/13/2024)
Senate
3/13/2024
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Senate
5/24/2024
Scheduled for consideration (05/29/2024)
Senate
5/24/2024
Proposed Substitute
Senate
5/29/2024
Committee recommends passage of Sub A
Senate
5/30/2024
Placed on Senate Calendar (06/04/2024)
Senate
6/4/2024
Senate passed Sub A
Senate
6/5/2024
Referred to House Municipal Government & Housing
House of Representatives
6/7/2024
Scheduled for consideration (06/10/2024)
House of Representatives
6/10/2024
Committee recommends passage of Sub A in concurrence
House of Representatives
6/11/2024
Placed on House Calendar (06/12/2024)
House of Representatives
6/12/2024
House passed Sub A in concurrence
House of Representatives
6/20/2024
Transmitted to Governor
Senate
6/24/2024
Signed by Governor
Senate
Roll Call Votes
Passage In Concurrence
6/12/2024
72
Yea
0
Nay
3
Not Voting
0
Absent
Result: PASSED
Passage
6/4/2024
35
Yea
0
Nay
2
Not Voting
0
Absent
Result: PASSED
Status Information
Current Status
Passed(6/24/2024)
Chamber
Senate
Sine DiePrior Session
Sponsors
Democrat: 1
Primary Sponsor
Dominick Ruggerio
Democrat