R.I. Gen. Laws § 4-1.1-3: Unlawful confinement. [Effective until July 1, 2026.]

Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a person is guilty of unlawful confinement of a sow or calf if the person is a farm owner or operator who knowingly tethers or confines any sow or calf in a manner that prevents such animal from turning around freely, lying down, standing up, or fully extending the animal’s limbs.