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Proposed Rhode Island Firearm Legislation H8154

  this is an pro-gun bill
Legislation Overview

Title: Permits the family court to disclose criminal records of juvenile offenders to the National Instant Criminal Background Check System for the purposes of background check conducted when an individual attempts to purchase a firearm.

Subject: Courts And Civil Procedure: COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- FAMILY COURT

Description: COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- FAMILY COURT - Permits the family court to disclose criminal records of juvenile offenders to the National Instant Criminal Background Check System for the purposes of background check conducted when an individual attempts to purchase a firearm.

Session: 2024 Regular Session

Last Action: Introduced, referred to House Judiciary

Last Action Date: April 10, 2024

Sponsors

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10 sponsors: Jason Knight (D); Justine Caldwell (D); Jennifer Boylan (D); Terri-Denise Cortvriend (D); Susan Donovan (D); Teresa Tanzi (D); June Speakman (D); Katherine Kazarian (D); Hagan McEntee (D); Robert Craven (D);

Percentage of House Of Representatives sponsoring bill: 13% (10 of 75)

History
Chamber Date Action
House Apr 10, 2024 Introduced, referred to House Judiciary
Texts
Type Date State Link Text
Introduced Apr 10, 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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