Introduced by Sen. Dominick J. Ruggerio D-Providence on February 6, 2013
To forbid landlords from refusing to rent, or even discouraging people from seeking to rent, on the grounds that the potential tenants' pets are not "declawed or devocalized " The bill provides for a fine up to $1,000, a period of probation during which the offender cannot own any pets or live on the same property as a pet owner, and forced "humane education ". Official Text and Analysis.
Referred to the Senate Environment and Agriculture Committee on February 6, 2013