Rhode IslandH72212026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET

AN ACT RELATING TO ANIMALS AND ANIMAL HUSBANDRY -- DOGS .

Sponsored By: Jennifer Boylan (Democratic)

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Barrington fines for breaking dog rules

Barrington can cite you by mail for breaking local dog rules. Fines are $50 for the first offense in a calendar year, $100 for the second, and $150 for the third and later offenses. These penalties apply per offense within the same calendar year. The town council must pass a local ordinance before the mail-in citation system applies.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

Jennifer Boylan
Democratic • House

Cosponsors

Jason Knight
Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 64 • No: 2

House vote • 3/24/2026

ANIMAL HUSBANDRY -- DOGS PASSAGE