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Proposed Rhode Island Firearm Legislation H7829

  this is an anti-gun bill
Legislation Overview

Title: Specifies that it is unlawful for any person under the age of eighteen (18) to possess a firearm.

Subject: Criminal Offenses: CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- WEAPONS

Description: CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- WEAPONS - Specifies that it is unlawful for any person under the age of eighteen (18) to possess a firearm.

Session: 2024 Regular Session

Last Action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Last Action Date: March 13, 2024

Sponsors

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5 sponsors: Jennifer Boylan (D); Jason Knight (D); Justine Caldwell (D); Matthew Dawson (D); Teresa Tanzi (D);

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

History
Chamber Date Action
House Mar 13, 2024 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
House Mar 1, 2024 Introduced, referred to House Judiciary
House Mar 1, 2024 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/13/2024)
Texts
Type Date State Link Text
Introduced Mar 1, 2024 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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