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STATE OF RHODE ISLAND | |
IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY | |
JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2024 | |
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A N A C T | |
RELATING TO ANIMALS AND ANIMAL HUSBANDRY -- CRUELTY TO ANIMALS -- | |
ANIMALS AS SENTIENT BEINGS ACT | |
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Introduced By: Representatives Bennett, Edwards, Diaz, McNamara, Cotter, Serpa, | |
Date Introduced: February 15, 2024 | |
Referred To: House Judiciary | |
It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows: | |
1 | SECTION 1. Chapter 4-1 of the General Laws entitled "Cruelty to Animals" is hereby |
2 | amended by adding thereto the following section: |
3 | 4-1-44. Animals recognized as sentient beings. |
4 | (a) Animals shall be recognized as sentient beings for all purposes enumerated in title 4. |
5 | (b) All reasonable actions shall be taken to prevent unnecessary pain, stress or fear by |
6 | animals in violation of the provisions of title 4, and to provide for the humane, ethical and |
7 | responsible treatment of animals. |
8 | SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon passage. |
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EXPLANATION | |
BY THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL | |
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A N A C T | |
RELATING TO ANIMALS AND ANIMAL HUSBANDRY -- CRUELTY TO ANIMALS -- | |
ANIMALS AS SENTIENT BEINGS ACT | |
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1 | This act would classify animals as sentient beings, not property, capable of experiencing |
2 | pain, stress, and fear. |
3 | This act would take effect upon passage. |
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