# Rhode Island S2470: AN ACT RELATING TO ANIMALS AND ANIMAL HUSBANDRY -- DOGS . Rhode Island S2470, AN ACT RELATING TO ANIMALS AND ANIMAL HUSBANDRY -- DOGS ., is a 2026 Regular Session Senate bill sponsored by Pamela J. Lauria (Democratic); status became law, last action 2026-04-22 (Effective without Governor's signature — Chapter 018); PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-11-01). - Canonical: https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/RI-S2470-2026 - As of: 2026-11-01 - Plain-text twin of the page above; the HTML and this file carry the same facts. ## Facts - Bill: Rhode Island S2470 - State: Rhode Island - Session: 2026 Regular Session - Title: AN ACT RELATING TO ANIMALS AND ANIMAL HUSBANDRY -- DOGS . - Status: became law - Chamber: Senate - Introduced: 2026-02-06 - Last action: 2026-04-22, Effective without Governor's signature — Chapter 018 - Sponsor: Pamela J. Lauria (Democratic) - Cosponsors: 0 - Touches household money: yes - Roll calls: 2 (105 yes, 0 no in all) - Economic provisions PRIA read: 4 ## Summary No summary available. ## Bill overview: provisions PRIA read - Local fines for licensing violations: cost, low. Some towns set fines for breaking dog licensing rules. In Woonsocket, fines are $50 for the first offense, $100 for the second, and $150 after that. Westerly and Burrillville may fine up to $25 per violation. Burrillville may also set an annual fee up to $10. Foster may require annual or two‑year l… - Guide dog fee waivers and dog limits: mixed, low. Cities and towns can waive license fees for guide dogs used by people with disabilities. Westerly can also adopt its own guide dog fee waiver. Westerly may limit how many licensed dogs a single-family home can keep, not counting breeding kennels. - Local dog license fees and options: mixed, low. Towns can set their own dog license fees and schedules. Cumberland offers a two-year license for $6. Glocester may charge $14 for dogs not spayed or neutered, or $7 if they are. Jamestown and Pawtucket may set up to $15 for neutered and up to $25 for unneutered dogs. Newport may set up to $10 for s… - Statewide dog license rules and fees: mixed, low. Every dog owner must get a license each April from their city or town clerk. Licenses start May 1. Your dog must have a rabies shot that covers the whole license period. A license is valid in every Rhode Island city or town for that year. New owners must license within 30 days of getting a dog. The… ## Sponsors and cosponsors - Sponsor: Pamela J. Lauria (Democratic), Senate ## Roll call votes | Date | Chamber | Motion | Result | Yes | No | Other | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 2026-04-14 | House | ANIMAL HUSBANDRY -- DOGS PASSAGE IN CONCURRENCE | pass | 69 | 0 | | | 2026-03-10 | Senate | RELATING TO ANIMALS AND ANIMAL HUSBANDRY -- DOGS Passage | pass | 36 | 0 | | ## Actions (12) - 2026-04-22: Effective without Governor's signature — Chapter 018 (Governor) - 2026-04-14: Transmitted to Governor (Governor) - 2026-04-14: House passed in concurrence (House) - 2026-04-10: Placed on House Calendar (04/14/2026) (House) - 2026-03-24: Committee recommends passage in concurrence - 2026-03-20: Scheduled for consideration (03/24/2026) - 2026-03-11: Referred to House Municipal Government & Housing (House) - 2026-03-10: Senate read and passed (Senate) - 2026-03-06: Placed on Senate Calendar (03/10/2026) (Senate) - 2026-03-05: Committee recommends passage - 2026-02-27: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/05/2026) - 2026-02-06: Introduced, referred to Senate Housing and Municipal Government (Senate) ## Bill text - S2470 - As Introduced, 2026-02-06: [HTML](https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/SenateText26/S2470.htm), [PDF](https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/SenateText26/S2470.pdf) ## Related bills - S3047: AN ACT RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- PROCEDURE GENERALLY -- DISTRICT COURT PRACTICE . (became law) - H8605: JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO PAY CERTAIN CLAIMS . (became law) - H8580: AN ACT RELATING TO THE NORTH TIVERTON FIRE DISTRICT . (became law) - H8586: AN ACT RELATING TO HIGHWAYS -- RHODE ISLAND TURNPIKE AND BRIDGE AUTHORITY . (became law) - H8525: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- LEVY AND ASSESSMENT OF LOCAL TAXES . (became law) - H8506: AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- RELATING TO CENTRAL FALLS PENSION PLAN . (became law) ## Sources - [S2470 - As Introduced (HTML)](https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/SenateText26/S2470.htm) - [S2470 - As Introduced (PDF)](https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/SenateText26/S2470.pdf) ## Related - [S3047: AN ACT RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- PROCEDURE GENERALLY -- DISTRIC…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/RI-S3047-2026) - [H8605: JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO PAY CERTAIN CLAIMS .](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/RI-H8605-2026) - [H8580: AN ACT RELATING TO THE NORTH TIVERTON FIRE DISTRICT .](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/RI-H8580-2026) - [H8586: AN ACT RELATING TO HIGHWAYS -- RHODE ISLAND TURNPIKE AND BRIDGE AUTHORITY .](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/RI-H8586-2026) - [H8525: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- LEVY AND ASSESSMENT OF LOCAL TAXES .](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/RI-H8525-2026) - [H8506: AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- RELATING TO CENTRAL FALLS PENSION PLAN .](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/RI-H8506-2026) - [Rhode Island bills](https://policyrisk.com/states/rhode-island/bills) - [Rhode Island state hub](https://policyrisk.com/states/rhode-island) - [All state legislation](https://policyrisk.com/state-bills) Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/RI-S2470-2026 (as of 2026-11-01).