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HB 5160

  • Rhode Island House Bill
  • 2017 Regular Session
  • Introduced in House Jan 19, 2017
  • House
  • Senate
  • Governor

AN ACT RELATING TO ANIMALS AND ANIMAL HUSBANDRY - CRUELTY TO ANIMALS (Prohibits declawing on a cat or other animal, unless a veterinarian has determined that the procedure is necessary for a therapeutic purpose. Any person who violates this section would be subject to a fine.)

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Bill Subjects

Animals Criminal Offense Fees

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Bill Sponsors (5)

Fogarty

     
Primary

Deb Fellela

  • Democratic
  • Representative
  • District 43
Primary

Pat Serpa

  • Democratic
  • Representative
  • District 27
Primary

Charlene Lima

  • Democratic
  • Representative
  • District 14
Primary

Cale P. Keable

  • Democratic
Primary

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Mar 08, 2017

Rhode Island General Assembly

03/08/2017 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Mar 03, 2017

Rhode Island General Assembly

03/03/2017 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/08/2017)

Jan 19, 2017

Rhode Island General Assembly

01/19/2017 Introduced, referred to House H.E.W.

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