Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session Status: In Committee 5 D cosponsors

SB 398 — AN ACT RELATING TO ANIMALS AND ANIMAL HUSBANDRY -- PSITTACINE BIRDS

Last action — 03/19/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

  1. ✓
    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2025 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Bans the sale of parrots at pet stores from a breeder or broker. The pet store may sell parrots obtained from animal care facilities or animal rescue organizations. The sale would also be prohibited at any outdoor markets or retail parking lots.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. 03/19/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

  2. 03/14/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/19/2025)

  3. 02/26/2025 Introduced, referred to Senate Environment and Agriculture

Sponsors

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5 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 109 not signed on

Sponsors (5)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (109)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 398 do?
Bans the sale of parrots at pet stores from a breeder or broker. The pet store may sell parrots obtained from animal care facilities or animal rescue organizations. The sale would also be prohibited at any outdoor markets or retail parking lots.
Who sponsors SB 398?
SB 398 is sponsored by Bridget Valverde (Democratic), Hanna M. Gallo (Democratic), Alana M. DiMario (Democratic), Lori Urso (Democratic), and Melissa Murray (Democratic).
What is the current status of SB 398?
This bill died with 2025 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 SB 398?
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