Rhode IslandAN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- WEAPONS
What it does
Makes it permissible for any student, professor, or other employee of any public or private college or university, to carry, possess and have in their custody, possession and/or under their control, a stun-gun or pepper spray for purposes of self-defense.
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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 2702/27/2026 Introduced, referred to House JudiciaryIntroduced