Rhode IslandAN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- WEAPONS
What it does
Disqualifies individuals with prior felony convictions or nolo contendere pleas from purchasing or possessing a firearm. It also prevents the sentencing judge from suspending the first two (2) years of any sentence under limited circumstances.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Apr 204/02/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further studyLatest
- Mar 2703/27/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/02/2026)
- Jan 901/09/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate JudiciaryIntroduced