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Proposed Rhode Island Firearm Legislation H7301

  this is an anti-gun bill
Legislation Overview

Title: Weapons

Description: Permits any person 18 years of age or older to possess a stun gun and permits those persons with a concealed carry permit can also carry a stun gun. Adds "tasers" to the definition of "firearm." Creates appeal process for denial of permit to carry.

Session: 2022 Regular Session

Last Action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Last Action Date: March 30, 2022

Sponsors

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5 sponsors: Charlene Lima (D); Steven Lima (D); Camille Vella-Wilkinson (D); David Place (R); Thomas Noret (D);

Percentage of House Of Representatives sponsoring bill: 7% (5 of 75)

History
Chamber Date Action
House Mar 30, 2022 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
House Mar 25, 2022 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/30/2022)
House Feb 2, 2022 Introduced, referred to House Judiciary
Texts
Type Date State Link Text
Introduced Feb 2, 2022 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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