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RI H7718
Bill
Status
2/12/2026
Primary Sponsor
Brandon Potter
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AI Summary
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Prohibits force-feeding birds (including ducks and geese) to fatten or enlarge their livers for products like foie gras, and bans hiring others to engage in force-feeding
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Bans the sale of force-fed poultry products in Rhode Island through any means, including direct, telephone, electronic, or Internet sales
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Creates a rebuttable presumption that any item labeled or listed as "foie gras" is a force-fed poultry product; sellers must provide documentary evidence to prove otherwise
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Violations carry a civil penalty of $500 per offense, with each day of a continuing violation treated as a separate offense
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Effective date of January 1, 2027
Legislative Description
Prohibits force-feeding to create a force-fed poultry product or the hiring of another to engage in force-feeding of a poultry product. It also prohibits the sale of a force-fed poultry product or food containing a force-fed poultry product.
Food And Drugs
Last Action
Introduced, referred to House Corporations
2/12/2026