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RI H7220

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/21/2026

Primary Sponsor

Jennifer Boylan

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Barrington town council would be authorized to set an annual dog licensing fee of up to $7.00 per dog by ordinance
  • The state's default dog licensing fee is $5.00, so this grants Barrington authority to charge $2.00 above the standard rate
  • Barrington joins 14 other Rhode Island municipalities that have specific statutory authority to set their own dog licensing fees
  • The act would take effect immediately upon passage

Legislative Description

Permits the town of Barrington to assess an annual dog licensing fee of seven dollars ($7.00).

Animals And Animal Husbandry

Last Action

Scheduled for consideration (03/17/2026)

3/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Municipal Government & Housing1/21/2026

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