H7562

Allows animal control officers in the cities and towns to lawfully take charge of and provide adequate care to any animal found abandoned or neglected or hazardously accumulated and includes them as agents authorized to enforce the provisions of this law.

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Rhode Island H7562 allows animal control officers to take charge of and care for abandoned, neglected, or hazardously accumulated animals and enforce.

Rhode Island H7562 empowers animal control officers in cities and towns to lawfully take charge of and provide adequate care to any animal found abandoned, neglected, or hazardously accumulated. These officers are also authorized to enforce the provisions of this law. The bill outlines procedures for the forfeiture of ownership if the animal's owner or guardian fails to pay for care or petition for custody within 60 days. It also details the court's consideration of the animal's condition, required care, and the petitioner's ability to provide adequate care during criminal proceedings.

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Sponsors

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2
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

9 Yea

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0 Nay

1 Absent

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Calendar

May 28

12:00 AM

Senate Judiciary Consideration

Apr 15

12:00 AM

House Municipal Government & Housing Consideration

History

Jun 10

House

Signed by Governor

Jun 4

Senate

Senate passed in concurrence

Jun 4

House

Transmitted to Governor