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IntroducedJan 30, 2026
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Passed Senate
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Rhode Island Senate Bill
AN ACT RELATING TO ANIMALS AND ANIMAL HUSBANDRY -- DOGS (Increases penalties for a second or subsequent offense with a fine of not less than $500 or no more than $2,500 and up to 2 years imprisonment, for violating the law on the care of dogs.)
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Senate • Apr 10, 2026: 04/10/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/14/2026)
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Apr 14, 2026 04:00pm
Room 313 - State House, Time: Rise of the Senate
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- Apr 10, 2026 | Senate
- 04/10/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/14/2026)
- Jan 30, 2026 | Senate
- 01/30/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary
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