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Proposed Rhode Island Firearm Legislation S2730

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Legislation Overview

Title: Weapons

Subject: Criminal Offenses

Description: Precludes those convicted of misdemeanor domestic violence crimes under ยง12-29-2 from purchasing or possessing a firearm. Convictions for petty misdemeanors or expunged or pardoned convictions would not apply to this prohibition.

Session: 2016 Regular Session

Last Action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Last Action Date: April 26, 2016

Sponsors

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2 sponsors: Maryellen Goodwin; Hanna Gallo;

Percentage of Senate sponsoring bill: 5% (2 of 38)

History
Chamber Date Action
Senate Apr 26, 2016 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Senate Apr 21, 2016 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/26/2016)
Senate Mar 9, 2016 Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary
Texts
Type Date State Link Text
Introduced Mar 9, 2016 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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