Rhode Island Senate Bill 2397: Increases penalties for a second or subsequent offense with a fine of not less than $250 or no more than $1,000 and up to 11 months imprisonment for violating the law on the care of dogs.

Rhode Island · 2026 session

What it does

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.

Latest action

Referred to House Judiciary (2026-06-04)

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