51 total bills, 23 anti-gun bills,
16 pro-gun bills for this session
Proposed Rhode Island Firearm Legislation
51 total bills, 23 anti-gun bills,
16 pro-gun bills for this session
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note: Rhode Island has a limited carry over of legislation between sessions
Title: Weapons
Description: Allows those persons with concealed carry permits issued by other states to carry upon their person weapons in Rhode Island provided that the issuing state recognizes and gives reciprocity to Rhode Island license or permit holders.
Last Action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Last Action Date: April 17, 2023
Title: Deer Hunting
Description: Permits any person with a concealed carry permit to carry and possess their pistol or revolver while deer hunting; provided that, the pistol or revolver is not used for deer hunting.
Last Action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Last Action Date: April 17, 2023
Title: Weapons
Description: Exempts full-time members of the capitol police from the seven (7) day waiting period and other requirements for purchasing concealable firearms or rifles and shotguns.
Last Action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Last Action Date: April 17, 2023
Title: Assault Weapons
Description: Bans the possession, sale, and transfer of assault weapons. Possession of assault weapons owned on the effective date of this act would be "grandfathered". Violations are punishable by a fine or imprisonment.
Last Action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Last Action Date: April 17, 2023
Title: Weapons
Description: Prohibits the operation of an outdoor gun range within one mile or closer of any kindergarten through grade twelve (K-12) schools.
Last Action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Last Action Date: April 17, 2023
Title: Weapons
Description: Defines suitable person and establishes reasons for applying for carry permit, establishes what information is required on applications, establishes appeal process if application denied and provides that records are not public.
Last Action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Last Action Date: April 17, 2023
Title: Weapons
Description: Changes the name of § 11-47-60.1 to Safe Storage – Dillon’s Law and makes any violation of storage that results in serious bodily injury or death a felony.
Last Action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Last Action Date: April 17, 2023
Title: Weapons
Description: Requires the safe storage of firearms and would provide civil penalties and criminal penalties for violations.
Last Action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Last Action Date: April 17, 2023
Title: Hotels And Public Places
Description: Prohibits any public accommodation, employer, or financial institution from discriminating against any individual based on COVID vaccination status, requires employer to re-hire penalized employees and prohibits governor from mandating COVID vaccines.
Last Action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Last Action Date: March 9, 2023
Title: Weapons
Description: Allows reciprocal concealed carry permits from out of state to be valid in Rhode Island, which is either authorized by the attorney general or subject to other reciprocal restrictions.
Last Action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Last Action Date: April 17, 2023
Title: Weapons
Description: Provides the review and appeal process for individuals applying for a permit or license to carry a handgun with the licensing authority or attorney general.
Last Action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Last Action Date: April 17, 2023
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.
Last Action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Last Action Date: April 17, 2023
Title: Weapons
Description: Adds the Rhode Island capitol police to those people exempt from the necessity of possessing a firearm under § 11-47-8 and repeals the exemption for state marshals, which no longer exist.
Last Action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Last Action Date: April 17, 2023
Title: Weapons
Description: Provides the review and appeal process for individuals applying for a permit or license to carry a handgun with the licensing authority or attorney general.
Last Action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Last Action Date: April 17, 2023
Title: Divestment Of State Pension Funds From Military Contractors
Description: Requires the state investment commission to identify pension fund investments in military weapon manufacturers whether held directly and indirectly with certain exceptions.
Last Action: Introduced, referred to House Finance
Last Action Date: February 22, 2023
Title: Weapons
Description: Allows members of the state police to utilize mufflers, silencers, or other devices for training.
Last Action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Last Action Date: April 17, 2023
Title: Weapons
Description: Prohibits sale of firearms by dealers within (500') feet of schools or daycare centers.
Last Action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Last Action Date: April 17, 2023
Title: Weapons
Description: Adds rifles and shotguns to the types of firearms that require a trigger lock to be included with any purchase.
Last Action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Last Action Date: April 17, 2023
Title: Weapons
Description: Prohibits purchases of more than one firearm in any thirty (30) day period.
Last Action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Last Action Date: April 17, 2023
Title: Weapons
Description: Requires purchasers of firearms, to take and pass a basic firearm safety test and requires the firearm test administered by DEM be updated every two years, as deemed appropriate and repeals § 11-47-35.2.
Last Action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Last Action Date: April 17, 2023
Title: Gun Safe Tax Credit
Description: Creates a tax credit for 50% of the cost of a qualified gun safe/vault/cabinet, not to exceed $5,000 even if purchased prior to effective date of the tax credit; exempts the devices from the sales tax; all provisions expire/sunset 2 yrs. after passage.
Last Action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Last Action Date: April 17, 2023
Title: Weapons
Description: Disqualifies individuals with prior felony convictions from purchasing or possessing a firearm.
Last Action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Last Action Date: April 17, 2023
Title: Ordinances
Description: Allows cities and towns to create and enforce ordinances related to the sale of tobacco products; provided the regulations are at least as stringent as state law.
Last Action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Last Action Date: March 28, 2023
Title: Weapons
Description: Allows sworn members of municipal police department to utilize devices for deadening or muffling the sound of a firearm while under the direct supervision of the chief of the respective municipal police department or designee.
Last Action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Last Action Date: April 17, 2023
Title: Relating To Statutes And Statutory Construction
Description: Makes a number of technical amendments to the general laws, prepared at the recommendation of the law revision office. Article I contains the reenactment of titles 7 and 27 of the general laws. Article II includes the statutory construction provisions
Last Action: Effective without Governor's signature
Last Action Date: June 27, 2023
Title: Emergency Management
Description: Limits the governor to one thirty (30) day renewal of a declaration of emergency without a joint resolution of the general assembly.
Last Action: Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary
Last Action Date: February 1, 2023
Title: Weapons
Description: Requires applicant for license to carry concealed weapon to complete firearms safety course taught by certified firearms instructor and must include one hour of instruction by an attorney licensed in this state on the law of self-defense.
Last Action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Last Action Date: April 25, 2023
Title: Weapons
Description: Prohibits any city or town from issuing permit to carry a concealed weapon unless they reside or have business in that city or town and requires out of state applicants to meet all requirements of § 11-47-18.
Last Action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Last Action Date: April 25, 2023
Title: Sales And Use Taxes -- Liability And Computation
Description: Exempts from the sales and use tax the sale of firearm safety equipment and related products.
Last Action: Introduced, referred to Senate Finance
Last Action Date: February 16, 2023
Title: Hotels And Public Places
Description: Prohibits discrimination against individuals who refuse to be vaccinated.
Last Action: Introduced, referred to Senate Health and Human Services
Last Action Date: February 16, 2023
Title: Weapons
Description: Requires the safe storage of firearms and would provide civil penalties and criminal penalties for violations.
Last Action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Last Action Date: April 25, 2023
Title: Weapons
Description: Adds rifles and shotguns to the types of firearms that require a trigger lock to be included with any purchase.
Last Action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Last Action Date: April 25, 2023
Title: Weapons
Description: Provides the review and appeal process for individuals applying for a permit or license to carry a handgun with the licensing authority or attorney general.
Last Action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Last Action Date: April 25, 2023
Title: Weapons
Description: Defines suitable person and establishes reasons for applying for carry permit, establishes what information is required on applications, establishes appeal process if application denied and provides that records are not public.
Last Action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Last Action Date: April 25, 2023
Title: Weapons
Description: Defines suitable person, establishes reasons for applying for concealed carry permit, establishes what information is required on applications, establishes appeal process for denials, provides that records are not public permits hunting with suppressor.
Last Action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Last Action Date: April 25, 2023
Title: Procedure Generally -- Causes Of Action
Description: Provides for a cause of action against an individual or entity that prohibits the possession of firearms on real property, except residences, by an individual that is authorized and licensed to carry a firearm.
Last Action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Last Action Date: April 25, 2023
Title: Weapons
Description: Allows reciprocal concealed carry permits from out of state to be valid in Rhode Island, which is either authorized by the attorney general or subject to other reciprocal restrictions.
Last Action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Last Action Date: April 25, 2023
Title: Weapons
Description: Provides the review and appeal process for individuals applying for a permit or license to carry a handgun with the licensing authority or attorney general.
Last Action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Last Action Date: April 25, 2023
Title: Weapons
Description: Authorizes municipalities to enact ordinances regulating firearms.
Last Action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Last Action Date: April 25, 2023
Title: Assault Weapons
Description: Bans the possession, sale, and transfer of assault weapons. Possession of assault weapons owned on the effective date of this act would be "grandfathered". Violations are punishable by a fine or imprisonment.
Last Action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Last Action Date: April 25, 2023
Title: Weapons
Description: 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.
Last Action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Last Action Date: April 25, 2023
Title: Weapons
Description: Permits Rhode Island residents, twenty-one (21) years of age or older, to carry a concealed handgun, without a permit.
Last Action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Last Action Date: April 25, 2023
Title: Identification And Apprehension Of Criminals
Description: Requires law enforcement to submit any firearm seized in any investigation to the state crime laboratory and the bureau of alcohol, tobacco and firearms (BATF) for testing and tracing.
Last Action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Last Action Date: May 23, 2023
Title: Identification And Apprehension Of Criminals
Description: Requires law enforcement to submit any firearm seized in any investigation to the state crime laboratory and the bureau of alcohol, tobacco and firearms (BATF) for testing and tracing.
Last Action: Withdrawn at sponsor's request
Last Action Date: March 10, 2023
Title: Weapons
Description: Prohibits any city or town of licensing authority from charging more than forty dollars ($40.00) for any license or permit to carry a concealed weapon.
Last Action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Last Action Date: April 25, 2023
Title: Weapons
Description: Prohibits the purchase of more than one firearm in a thirty (30) day period. Exemptions are made for law enforcement, inheritance, participation in courses of instruction, temporary rentals at gun ranges and licensed collectors.
Last Action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Last Action Date: April 25, 2023
Title: Weapons
Description: Requires purchasers of firearms, to take and pass a basic firearm safety test and requires the firearm test administered by DEM be updated every two years, as deemed appropriate and repeals § 11-47-35.2.
Last Action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Last Action Date: April 25, 2023
Title: Weapons
Description: Allows members of the state police to utilize mufflers, silencers, or other devices for training.
Last Action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Last Action Date: May 23, 2023
Title: Weapons
Description: Disqualifies individuals with prior felony convictions from purchasing or possessing a firearm.
Last Action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Last Action Date: April 25, 2023
Title: Identification Of State Pension Funds With Military Contractors Act
Description: Requires the state investment commission to identify pension fund investments in military weapon manufacturers whether held directly or indirectly.
Last Action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Last Action Date: May 25, 2023
Title: Weapons
Description: Prohibits sale of firearms by dealers within 500 feet of schools or daycare centers.
Last Action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Last Action Date: April 25, 2023
