S3217 — Permits the family court to award possession of household pets to the plaintiff in a domestic abuse complaint, including the enforcement remedy of a restraining order or other injunctive relief.

S3217 — Permits the family court to award possession of household pets to the plaintiff in a domestic abuse complaint, including the enforcement remedy of a restraining order or other injunctive relief. · Informed CitizenryThis legislation updates Rhode Island's family court processes by allowing judges to rule on who keeps household pets during a domestic abuse case. Currently, pet ownership is not explicitly addres…Open in Informed Citizenry