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S2472Introduced in the Senate

Increases the fines for dog ordinance violations in the town of Barrington.

Passed

Introduced by Pamela Lauria, District 32

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ANIMALS AND ANIMAL HUSBANDRY -- DOGS - Increases the fines for dog ordinance violations in the town of Barrington.

Where it stands

Effective without Governor's signature

April 22, 2026

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House votes

2 recorded votes · each counted separately

Senate votes

2 recorded votes · each counted separately

HouseStage: Passage In Concurrence · April 14, 2026

67

Yes

2

No

6

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Bill history

  1. Introduced, referred to Senate Housing and Municipal Government

  2. Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/05/2026)

  3. Committee recommends passage

  4. Placed on Senate Calendar (03/10/2026)

  5. Senate read and passed

  6. Referred to House Municipal Government & Housing

  7. Scheduled for consideration (03/24/2026)

  8. Committee recommends passage in concurrence

  9. Placed on House Calendar (04/14/2026)

  10. House passed in concurrence

  11. Transmitted to Governor

  12. Effective without Governor's signature

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