When was Rhode Island House Bill HB 7487 introduced?

HB 7487 was introduced on Feb 04, 2026.

What's the current status of Rhode Island House Bill HB 7487?

The latest action on HB 7487 by the House was: 02/11/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study on Feb 11, 2026.

Who introduced Rhode Island House Bill HB 7487?

HB 7487 was introduced by David A. Bennett.

Bill tracking in Rhode Island - HB 7487 (2026 legislative session)

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HB 7487

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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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House • Feb 11, 2026: 02/11/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

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7487

Companion bills: SB 2397

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David A. Bennett
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(D - 20)
Carol Hagan McEntee
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(D - 33)
Arthur J. Corvese
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(D - 55)
Shanley
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McGaw
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Kislak
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Shallcross Smith
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Edwards
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Morales
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Feb 11, 2026 | House
- 02/11/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Feb 06, 2026 | House
- 02/06/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (02/11/2026)
Feb 04, 2026 | House
- 02/04/2026 Introduced, referred to House Judiciary

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02/06/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (02/11/2026)
House Judiciary: 02-11-2026--H7487--Allison_VanEtten--JudPDF
House Judiciary: 02-11-2026--H7487--Angela M._Yingling, RI Public Defender--JudPDF
House Judiciary: 02-11-2026--H7487--Barb_McArdle--JudPDF
House Judiciary: 02-11-2026--H7487--Barbara_Walsh--JudPDF
House Judiciary: 02-11-2026--H7487--Cara_Capalbo--JudPDF
House Judiciary: 02-11-2026--H7487--Cynthia_Olivieri--JudPDF
House Judiciary: 02-11-2026--H7487--Denise_DiGangi--JudPDF
House Judiciary: 02-11-2026--H7487--Dennis_Tabella (Defenders of Animals, Inc.)--JudPDF
House Judiciary: 02-11-2026--H7487--Gabriella_Halmi--JudPDF
House Judiciary: 02-11-2026--H7487--Jason and Pam_Bileau--JudPDF
House Judiciary: 02-11-2026--H7487--Jayne_Plant--JudPDF
House Judiciary: 02-11-2026--H7487--Jeanne_Caro --JudPDF
House Judiciary: 02-11-2026--H7487--Jena_Goodinson--JudPDF
House Judiciary: 02-11-2026--H7487--Katherine_Romano--JudPDF
House Judiciary: 02-11-2026--H7487--Kathleen_Good--JudPDF
House Judiciary: 02-11-2026--H7487-Kelly_Griffin--JudPDF
House Judiciary: 02-11-2026--H7487--Ken_Snyder--JudPDF
House Judiciary: 02-11-2026--H7487--Kim_Murphy--JudPDF
House Judiciary: 02-11-2026--H7487--Lauren_Paul--JudPDF
House Judiciary: 02-11-2026--H7487--Lin_Mele--JudPDF
House Judiciary: 02-11-2026--H7487--Maureen_Morse--JudPDF
House Judiciary: 02-11-2026--H7487--Mr. & Mrs. Anthony_DeFusco--JudPDF
House Judiciary: 02-11-2026--H7487-Nancy_Baker--JudPDF
House Judiciary: 02-11-2026--H7487--Pamela_Lacerda--JudPDF
House Judiciary: 02-11-2026--H7487--Patricia_Fleming--JudPDF
House Judiciary: 02-11-2026--H7487--Paula_McNamara--JudPDF
House Judiciary: 02-11-2026--H7487--RI ACLU--JudPDF
House Judiciary: 02-11-2026--H7487--Robin_Hall--JudPDF
House Judiciary: 02-11-2026--H7487-Rosalie_Bouchard--JudPDF
House Judiciary: 02-11-2026--H7487--Ryan_Fleming--JudPDF
House Judiciary: 02-11-2026--H7487--Stephanie_Soscia--JudPDF

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https://status.rilegislature.gov/

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