Rhode Island S2298 increases the penalty for a first offense of animal cruelty from eleven months to twelve months incarceration.

Rhode Island S2298 amends the General Laws to increase the penalty for a first offense of animal cruelty from eleven months to twelve months incarceration. The bill also mandates that individuals convicted of a second or subsequent offense within ten years serve one hundred hours of community restitution, which cannot be suspended or deferred. The act takes effect immediately upon passage.

Rhode Island S2298 increases the penalty for a first offense of animal cruelty from eleven months to twelve months incarceration.

Rhode Island S2298 amends the General Laws to increase the penalty for a first offense of animal cruelty from eleven months to twelve months incarceration. The bill also mandates that individuals convicted of a second or subsequent offense within ten years serve one hundred hours of community restitution, which cannot be suspended or deferred. The act takes effect immediately upon passage.