Rhode Island House Bill 7970
Session 2024
AN ACT RELATING TO DOMESTIC RELATIONS -- DIVORCE AND SEPARATION
Became Law
Signed by Governor on Jun 26, 2024
Sponsors
10 Sponsors
Charlene M. Lima
Jason Knight
Gregory J. Costantino
Joseph J. Solomon, Jr.
Jacquelyn M. Baginski
Jon D. Brien
Barbara Ann Fenton-Fung
Raymond A. Hull
Nathan W. Biah
Anthony J. DeSimone
First Action
Mar 5, 2024
Latest Action
Jun 26, 2024
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill Number
7970
State
Rhode Island
Session
2024
checkPassed on May 29, 2024
Motion Text
PASSAGE
House Roll Call Votes
Yes
Yes
Other
Other
Yes
Other
Other
Yes
Other
Yes
Other
Lombardi
Yes
Morgan
Other
Mr. Speaker
Yes
Other
Summary
Creates a custody procedure for pets in divorce and separation proceedings based on the best interests of the animal. This act would not apply to assistance/service animals.
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06/26/2024
Office of the Governor
06/26/2024 Signed by Governor
06/21/2024
Office of the Governor
06/21/2024 Transmitted to Governor
06/13/2024
Senate
06/13/2024 Senate passed in concurrence
06/12/2024
Senate
06/12/2024 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/13/2024)
06/11/2024
Rhode Island General Assembly
06/11/2024 Committee recommends passage in concurrence
06/09/2024
Rhode Island General Assembly
06/09/2024 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (06/11/2024)
05/30/2024
Senate
05/30/2024 Referred to Senate Judiciary
05/29/2024
House
05/29/2024 House read and passed
05/24/2024
House
05/24/2024 Placed on House Calendar (05/29/2024)
05/21/2024
Rhode Island General Assembly
05/21/2024 Committee recommends passage
05/17/2024
Rhode Island General Assembly
05/17/2024 Scheduled for consideration (05/21/2024)
04/24/2024
Rhode Island General Assembly
04/24/2024 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
04/18/2024
Rhode Island General Assembly
04/18/2024 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/24/2024)
03/05/2024
House
03/05/2024 Introduced, referred to House Judiciary
Sources
RI Legislature
Open States
Record Created
Mar 5, 2024 8:41:35 PM
Record Updated
Jun 27, 2024 1:05:26 AM