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Proposed Rhode Island Firearm Legislation H5576

  this is an pro-gun bill
Legislation Overview

Title: Weapons

Description: Permits the open and concealed carrying of weapons by certain persons in the act of evacuating the area pursuant to an order of the governor or local authority under chapter 15 of title 30.

Session: 2023 Regular Session

Last Action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Last Action Date: April 17, 2023

Sponsors

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4 sponsors: David Place (R); Brian Rea (R); Michael Chippendale (R); George Nardone (R);

Percentage of House Of Representatives sponsoring bill: 5% (4 of 75)

History
Chamber Date Action
House Apr 17, 2023 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
House Mar 31, 2023 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/17/2023)
House Feb 15, 2023 Introduced, referred to House Judiciary
Texts
Type Date State Link Text
Introduced Feb 15, 2023 state link bill text
Amendments
Title Description Date State Link Text Adopted
There are no amendments to this bill at this time
Votes - Click on description to view vote roll call

There have not been any votes on this bill

Link: link to state bill page

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