The bill amends Section 4-1.1-4 of the General Laws in Chapter 4-1.1, entitled "Unlawful Confinement of a Covered Animal," by adding and modifying exceptions to the chapter's application. Notably, it introduces a new exception for egg-laying hens kept for commercial egg production, which will be exempt from the provisions of this chapter until January 1, 2030, at which time this exemption will expire. Additionally, the bill clarifies the list of exceptions by renumbering the subsections and adding the word "and" to separate the last two items.

The bill also maintains existing exceptions, which include temporary confinement for medical research, veterinary purposes, transportation, exhibitions, educational programs, animal husbandry for limited periods, humane slaughter, confinement of sows around the time of giving birth and while nursing piglets, and calves being trained for exhibitions or routine confinement. The act will take effect immediately upon passage.

Statutes affected:
2150  SUB A as amended: 4-1.1-4
2150  SUB A: 4-1.1-4
2150: 4-1.1-4