2025 Regular SessionRhode Island Legislature

S0325: Amends the definition of “hobby breeder” to limit the sale or offering for sale to no more than two (2) litters of dogs or cats, or a combination thereof, in a three hundred and sixty-five (365) day period.

Legislative Summary

ANIMALS AND ANIMAL HUSBANDRY -- ANIMAL CARE - Amends the definition of “hobby breeder” to limit the sale or offering for sale to no more than two (2) litters of dogs or cats, or a combination thereof, in a three hundred and sixty-five (365) day period.

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Bill History

2/21/2025
Introduced, referred to Senate Environment and Agriculture
Senate
3/14/2025
Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/19/2025)
Senate
3/19/2025
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Senate
5/23/2025
Scheduled for consideration (05/28/2025)
Senate
5/28/2025
Committee recommends passage
Senate
5/29/2025
Placed on Senate Calendar (06/03/2025)
Senate

Status Information

Current Status
Introduced(2/21/2025)
Chamber
Senate

Documents

Introduced
Bill Text2/21/202590.7 KB