Rhode Island SB 2445: AN ACT RELATING TO ANIMALS AND ANIMAL HUSBANDRY - CRUELTY TO ANIMALS (Prohibits declawing of a cat or other animal, unless a licensed veterinarian has determined that the procedure is necessary for a therapeutic purpose. Any person who violates this section would be subject to a fine of not more than $1,000.)

Status: 05/12/2022 Committee recommended measure be held for further study (as of 2022-05-12)

State: Rhode Island · Session: 2022 · Bill: SB 2445

Sponsors: Archambault, DiMario, Kallman, Lombardo, McCaffrey, Miller, Murray, Raptakis, Sosnowski, Valverde

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