Rhode Island 2023 Regular Session Status: Died

HB 5706 — AN ACT RELATING TO ANIMALS AND ANIMAL HUSBANDRY -- CRUELTY TO ANIMALS (Prohibits a person convicted of killing an animal or of unnecessary cruelty to animals amounting to torture from owning or exercising control of an animal for life and would be subject to fine of $1000 for each violation of this act.)

Last action — 03/02/2023 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
  3. Died in session

This bill died with 2023 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

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Action History

  1. 03/02/2023 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

  2. 02/24/2023 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/02/2023)

  3. 02/17/2023 Introduced, referred to House Judiciary

Sponsors

  • O'Brien · Primary

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 113 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • O'Brien

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (113)

113 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 5706?
HB 5706 is sponsored by O'Brien.
What is the current status of HB 5706?
This bill died with 2023 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HB 5706?
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