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Proposed Rhode Island Firearm Legislation S2199

  this is an pro-gun bill
Legislation Overview

Title: Allows an individual to lawfully possess a device that would silence the sound of a natural report of a rifle or shotgun to hunt game, as long as the host rifle or shotgun is allowed.

Subject: Criminal Offenses: CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- WEAPONS

Description: CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- WEAPONS - Allows an individual to lawfully possess a device that would silence the sound of a natural report of a rifle or shotgun to hunt game, as long as the host rifle or shotgun is allowed.

Session: 2024 Regular Session

Last Action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Last Action Date: March 12, 2024

Sponsors

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6 sponsors: Gordon Rogers (R); Jessica de la Cruz (R); Thomas Paolino (R); Anthony Deluca (R); Elaine Morgan (R); Frank Ciccone (D);

Percentage of Senate sponsoring bill: 16% (6 of 38)

History
Chamber Date Action
Senate Mar 12, 2024 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Senate Mar 8, 2024 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/12/2024)
Senate Jan 24, 2024 Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary
Texts
Type Date State Link Text
Introduced Jan 24, 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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