May 19, 2021
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/update-rhode-island-lawyers-animals-bills/
AKC Government Relations (AKC GR) continues to work in opposition to Senate
Bill 534 and Senate Bill 601, which seek to create court- appointed legal
advocates for animals.
The Rhode Island Senate Judiciary Committee considered both bills at its May 6,
2021, hearing. AKC thanks the many concerned residents who responded to our
May 3, 2021, action alert by contacting the committee; and extends our
appreciation to Providence County Kennel Club’s President and the Rhode Island
Kennel Club’s Legislative Liaison who virtually testified before the committee.
As a result of this advocacy effort, AKC GR was successful in securing a
meeting directly with the Senate President, who is the sponsor of S. 534, one
of three “Lawyers for Animals” bills currently pending in Rhode Island. On May
18, 2021, AKC GR staff, the president of the Providence County Kennel Club, and
the Executive Director of the Rhode Island American Civil Liberties Union met
virtually with Senate President Ruggerio and his staff, to thank him for his
work on animal protection bills over the years and to outline multiple concerns
with these bills.
We are grateful to the Senate President for his understanding and his
commitment to work with us on addressing the concerns raised. As a result, AKC
GR does not anticipate further action on this legislation until possibly this
fall or next session.
AKC GR will continue to provide updates on pending dog-related legislation in
Rhode Island. For more information on legislative issues in the state, contact
AKC GR at 919-816-3720 or doglaw@xxxxxxx.
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