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Proposed Rhode Island Firearm Legislation H5558

  this is an pro-gun bill
Legislation Overview

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 RI permit holders.

Session: 2021 Regular Session

Last Action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Last Action Date: March 19, 2021

Sponsors

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6 sponsors: Ramon Perez (D); Camille Vella-Wilkinson (D); Anastasia Williams (D); Edward Cardillo (D); Arthur Corvese (D); David Place (R);

Percentage of House Of Representatives sponsoring bill: 8% (6 of 75)

History
Chamber Date Action
House Mar 19, 2021 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
House Mar 15, 2021 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/19/2021)
House Feb 12, 2021 Introduced, referred to House Judiciary
Texts
Type Date State Link Text
Introduced Feb 12, 2021 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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