Rhode IslandAN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- WEAPONS -- RESPONSIBLE FIREARM PURCHASING ACT
What it does
Changes the application to purchase a firearm. Further, this act would require all persons seeking to possess a firearm except for police and military personnel to complete and pass a basic firearm safety training course.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Apr 804/08/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further studyLatest
- Apr 104/01/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/08/2026)
- Feb 1202/12/2026 Introduced, referred to House JudiciaryIntroduced