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HB 5580

  • Rhode Island House Bill
  • 2021 Regular Session
  • Introduced in House Feb 12, 2021
  • Passed House Jul 01, 2021
  • Senate
  • Governor

AN ACT RELATING TO DOMESTIC RELATIONS -- DIVORCE AND SEPARATION (Creates a custody procedure for pets in divorce and separation proceedings based on the best interests of the animal. This act would not apply to assistance/service animals.)

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Bill Subjects

Animals Courts Divorce Domestic Relations Property

Abstract

Bill Sponsors (1)

Charlene Lima

  • Democratic
  • Representative
  • District 14
Primary

Votes

Jul 01, 2021

AS AMENDED

Pass

House

PASSAGE OF AMENDMENT

Pass

House

Actions

Jul 01, 2021

House

07/01/2021 House passed as amended (floor amendment)

Jun 29, 2021

Rhode Island General Assembly

06/29/2021 Committee recommends passage

House

06/29/2021 Placed on House Calendar (07/01/2021)

Jun 27, 2021

Rhode Island General Assembly

06/27/2021 Scheduled for consideration (06/29/2021)

Mar 10, 2021

Rhode Island General Assembly

03/10/2021 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Mar 05, 2021

Rhode Island General Assembly

03/05/2021 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/10/2021)

Feb 12, 2021

House

02/12/2021 Introduced, referred to House Judiciary

Bill Text

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5580  as amended PDF

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