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RI S2353

RI S2353
Prohibits force-feeding to create a force-fed poultry product or the hiring of another to engage in force-feeding of a poultry product. It also prohibits the sale of a force-fed poultry product or food containing a force-fed poultry product.

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Introduced
01/30/2026
In Committee
01/30/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This act would prohibit force-feeding to create a force-fed poultry product or the hiring of another to engage in force-feeding of a poultry product. The act would prohibit the sale of a force- fed poultry product or food containing a force-fed poultry product. Any violations would be subject to a civil penalty of five hundred dollars ($500) per violation. This act would take effect on January 1, 2027.

AI Summary

This bill prohibits the practice of force-feeding poultry, which is defined as forcing food into a bird's throat or stomach to enlarge its liver, and also prohibits the hiring of others to do so. It further bans the sale of any product resulting from this practice, including food containing such poultry, with a specific mention that items labeled or listed on menus as "foie gras" are presumed to be force-fed products unless proven otherwise with documentation. Violations of these provisions will result in a civil penalty of $500 per offense, and the act will become effective on January 1, 2027.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (9)

Last Action

Introduced, referred to Senate Environment and Agriculture (on 01/30/2026)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://status.rilegislature.gov/
BillText https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/SenateText26/S2353.pdf
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