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Proposed Rhode Island Firearm Legislation H8119

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Legislation Overview

Title: Weapons

Subject: Criminal Offenses

Description: Authorizes the use of stunguns/tasers after issuance of permit from attorney general.

Session: 2018 Regular Session

Last Action: Committee recommends passage of Sub A

Last Action Date: June 19, 2018

Sponsors

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5 sponsors: Charlene Lima (D); Gregory Costantino (D); Arthur Corvese (D); Stephen Casey (D); David Bennett (D);

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

History
Chamber Date Action
House Jun 19, 2018 Committee recommends passage of Sub A
House Jun 16, 2018 Scheduled for consideration (06/19/2018)
House May 9, 2018 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
House May 4, 2018 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/09/2018)
House Apr 26, 2018 Introduced, referred to House Judiciary
Texts
Type Date State Link Text
Comm Sub Jun 19, 2018 state link bill text
Introduced Apr 26, 2018 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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