The proposed bill amends Title 21 of the General Laws by adding a new chapter, CHAPTER 13.1, which focuses on the regulation of force-fed poultry products, specifically targeting the practice of force-feeding birds such as ducks and geese to produce foie gras. The bill defines key terms related to force-feeding and establishes that no person shall engage in or hire others to engage in force-feeding for the purpose of creating a force-fed poultry product. Additionally, it prohibits the sale of any force-fed poultry products or food containing such products within Rhode Island, with a rebuttable presumption that items labeled as "foie gras" are considered force-fed poultry products unless proven otherwise.

Enforcement of this chapter includes civil penalties of $500 for each violation, with each day of continued violation treated as a separate offense. Violations can be prosecuted by local municipalities or the state department of health, which may retain fines after deducting trial costs. The bill is set to take effect on January 1, 2026.