The bill amends Section 4-1-26 of the General Laws in Chapter 4-1, titled "Cruelty to Animals," to clarify the definition and consequences of animal abandonment. It establishes that the trapping and subsequent release of any unowned feral or free-roaming cat for the purpose of spaying or neutering will not be considered abandonment. This exemption applies provided that any medical or surgical procedures performed on those cats are conducted by a licensed veterinarian and that the cats are returned to the property where they were trapped. The act will take effect upon passage.

Statutes affected:
5025: 4-1-26