· RI legislature · 2026

AN ACT RELATING TO DOMESTIC RELATIONS -- DOMESTIC ABUSE PREVENTION

Permits the family court to award custody of household pets to the plaintiff in a domestic abuse complaint, including the enforcement remedy of a restraining order or other injunctive relief.

Sponsor

Enrique Sanchez (D-RI)

Introduced

2026-01-15

Policy area

Families

Latest action

03/27/2026 Proposed Substitute