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RI S2397
Bill
AI Summary
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Increases fines for wrongfully removing a dog's collar, stealing, or poisoning a licensed dog from $10-$100 to $100-$1,000 for first offenses
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Establishes enhanced penalties for second or subsequent offenses within 10 years: fines of $500-$1,000, up to one year imprisonment, and mandatory 100 hours of community restitution that cannot be suspended
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Creates escalating penalties for dog care violations: second offenses carry fines of $500-$2,500 and up to 2 years imprisonment, compared to $100-$1,000 and 11 months for first offenses
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Authorizes city and town animal control officers to enforce dog protection laws in cooperation with the Department of Environmental Management and RISPCA agents
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Takes effect immediately upon passage
Legislative Description
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.
Animals And Animal Husbandry
Last Action
Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary
1/30/2026