28 total bills, 0 anti-gun bills,
0 pro-gun bills for this session
Proposed Rhode Island Firearm Legislation
28 total bills, 0 anti-gun bills,
0 pro-gun bills for this session
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Title: An Act Relating To Criminal Offenses (would Provide That Any Proceeds Derived From Criminal Commercial Sexual Activity, Including, But Not Limited To, Prostitution, Would Be Subject To Seizure And Forfeiture)
Description: An Act Relating To Criminal Offenses (would Provide That Any Proceeds Derived From Criminal Commercial Sexual Activity, Including, But Not Limited To, Prostitution, Would Be Subject To Seizure And Forfeiture)
Last Action: Introduced, referred to House Judiciary
Last Action Date: January 10, 2013
Title: An Act Relating To Criminal Offenses -- Possession Of Firearms By Minors (would Deem The Possession Of Any Firearm By A Minor Unlawful Unless The Minor Holds A Proper Permit And Unless The Minor Is In The Presence Of A Parent Or Guardian Or Supervising Adult At All Times)
Description: An Act Relating To Criminal Offenses -- Possession Of Firearms By Minors (would Deem The Possession Of Any Firearm By A Minor Unlawful Unless The Minor Holds A Proper Permit And Unless The Minor Is In The Presence Of A Parent Or Guardian Or Supervising Adult At All Times)
Last Action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Last Action Date: May 1, 2013
Title: An Act Relating To Education -- Maintenance Of Order On Campus (would Require Campus Police Officers Who Have Successfully Completed The Rhode Island Municipal Police Training Academy Or Its Equivalent, And A Firearms Training Program As Required Under Section 11-47-15.1, To Carry A Firearm)
Description: An Act Relating To Education -- Maintenance Of Order On Campus (would Require Campus Police Officers Who Have Successfully Completed The Rhode Island Municipal Police Training Academy Or Its Equivalent, And A Firearms Training Program As Required Under Section 11-47-15.1, To Carry A Firearm)
Last Action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Last Action Date: May 14, 2013
Title: An Act Relating To Criminal Offenses (make It Unlawful For Any Person To Receive, Transport Or Possess Any Firearm Which Has Had Any Maker, Model, Manufacturer's Number Or Other Mark Of Id Removed, Altered, Or Obliterated, Except For Antique/collectible Weapons Legally Possessed By Collectors)
Description: An Act Relating To Criminal Offenses (make It Unlawful For Any Person To Receive, Transport Or Possess Any Firearm Which Has Had Any Maker, Model, Manufacturer's Number Or Other Mark Of Id Removed, Altered, Or Obliterated, Except For Antique/collectible Weapons Legally Possessed By Collectors)
Last Action: Signed by Governor
Last Action Date: July 16, 2013
Title: House Resolution Creating A Special Legislative Commission To Study Why Rhode Island Is One Of Four States Not Providing Data To The National Instant Criminal Background Checks System Index
Description: House Resolution Creating A Special Legislative Commission To Study Why Rhode Island Is One Of Four States Not Providing Data To The National Instant Criminal Background Checks System Index
Last Action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Last Action Date: May 1, 2013
Title: An Act Relating To Criminal Offenses - Weapons (would Require Possessors Of Firearms To Register Those Firearms With Their Local Licensing Authority, Require That Information Provided In Support Of Firearms Applications Be Retained And Maintained Rather Than Destroyed)
Description: An Act Relating To Criminal Offenses - Weapons (would Require Possessors Of Firearms To Register Those Firearms With Their Local Licensing Authority, Require That Information Provided In Support Of Firearms Applications Be Retained And Maintained Rather Than Destroyed)
Last Action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Last Action Date: May 1, 2013
Title: An Act Relating To Criminal Offenses -- Weapons (would Make Unlawful The Possession Of A Firearm By A Minor. This Act Would Further Provide For Limited Exceptions While The Minor Is In The Presence Of A Qualified Adult Or Participating In Certain Competitive Or Ceremonial Events)
Description: An Act Relating To Criminal Offenses -- Weapons (would Make Unlawful The Possession Of A Firearm By A Minor. This Act Would Further Provide For Limited Exceptions While The Minor Is In The Presence Of A Qualified Adult Or Participating In Certain Competitive Or Ceremonial Events)
Last Action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Last Action Date: May 1, 2013
Title: An Act Relating To Criminal Offenses -- Weapons (would Prohibit The Possession Of Knives Of Any Length On School Grounds.)
Description: An Act Relating To Criminal Offenses -- Weapons (would Prohibit The Possession Of Knives Of Any Length On School Grounds.)
Last Action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Last Action Date: April 2, 2013
Title: An Act Relating To Statutes And Statutory Construction (act Is The Annual Statutory Construction Bill, Prepared Based Upon Recommendations Of The Law Revision Office/this Act Would Make Technical Changes And Revisions To Various General Laws)
Description: An Act Relating To Statutes And Statutory Construction (act Is The Annual Statutory Construction Bill, Prepared Based Upon Recommendations Of The Law Revision Office/this Act Would Make Technical Changes And Revisions To Various General Laws)
Last Action: Signed by Governor
Last Action Date: July 17, 2013
Title: An Act Relating To Criminal Offenses -- Weapons (would Provide For The Destruction Of The Application Records For The Purchase Of A Rifle Or Shotgun, If An Applicant Is Disqualified Under The Applicable Provisions Of The General Laws)
Description: An Act Relating To Criminal Offenses -- Weapons (would Provide For The Destruction Of The Application Records For The Purchase Of A Rifle Or Shotgun, If An Applicant Is Disqualified Under The Applicable Provisions Of The General Laws)
Last Action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Last Action Date: May 1, 2013
Title: An Act Relating To Criminal Offenses - Weapons (would Make Changes To The Records Kept In Association With Applications To Carry Firearms)
Description: An Act Relating To Criminal Offenses - Weapons (would Make Changes To The Records Kept In Association With Applications To Carry Firearms)
Last Action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Last Action Date: May 1, 2013
Title: An Act Relating To Criminal Offenses -- Weapons (prohibit Cities/towns From Providing The Name, Address, Date Of Birth Of A Person Who Has Applied For License/permit To Carry A Concealed Pistol/revolver Except To Other Law Enforcement Agencies When Necessary To Perform Background Checks On An Applicant)
Description: An Act Relating To Criminal Offenses -- Weapons (prohibit Cities/towns From Providing The Name, Address, Date Of Birth Of A Person Who Has Applied For License/permit To Carry A Concealed Pistol/revolver Except To Other Law Enforcement Agencies When Necessary To Perform Background Checks On An Applicant)
Last Action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Last Action Date: May 1, 2013
Title: An Act Relating To Taxation (would Exempt From Sales And Use Taxes Containers And Storage Containers Designed For The Purpose Of Safely Storing Firearms)
Description: An Act Relating To Taxation (would Exempt From Sales And Use Taxes Containers And Storage Containers Designed For The Purpose Of Safely Storing Firearms)
Last Action: Committee heard
Last Action Date: May 16, 2013
Title: An Act Relating To Criminal Offenses -- Gun Control And Safe Firearms Act (would Impose Restrictions On The Manufacture, Transfer And Possession Of Certain Semiautomatic Assault Weapons. It Would Ban Large Capacity Ammunition Feed Devices.)
Description: An Act Relating To Criminal Offenses -- Gun Control And Safe Firearms Act (would Impose Restrictions On The Manufacture, Transfer And Possession Of Certain Semiautomatic Assault Weapons. It Would Ban Large Capacity Ammunition Feed Devices.)
Last Action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Last Action Date: May 1, 2013
Title: Joint Resolution Creating A Behavioral Health And Firearms Safety Task Force To Review, And Make Recommendations For, Statutes Relating To Firearms And Behavioral Health Issues
Description: Joint Resolution Creating A Behavioral Health And Firearms Safety Task Force To Review, And Make Recommendations For, Statutes Relating To Firearms And Behavioral Health Issues
Last Action: Signed by Governor
Last Action Date: July 11, 2013
Title: An Act Relating To Criminal Offenses -- Weapons (would Require Any Person Requesting A License Or Permit To Carry A Pistol Or Revolver Upon His Or Her Person To Undergo A National Criminal Records Check And Would Limit Those Authorized To Issue Said License Or Permit To The Office Of Attorney General.)
Description: An Act Relating To Criminal Offenses -- Weapons (would Require Any Person Requesting A License Or Permit To Carry A Pistol Or Revolver Upon His Or Her Person To Undergo A National Criminal Records Check And Would Limit Those Authorized To Issue Said License Or Permit To The Office Of Attorney General.)
Last Action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Last Action Date: May 1, 2013
Title: An Act Relating To Criminal Offenses - Weapons (would Make A Number Of Changes To The Statutes Relating To The Sale And Possession Of Weapons And To The Penalties For Violating The Same.)
Description: An Act Relating To Criminal Offenses - Weapons (would Make A Number Of Changes To The Statutes Relating To The Sale And Possession Of Weapons And To The Penalties For Violating The Same.)
Last Action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Last Action Date: May 1, 2013
Title: Joint Resolution Creating A Task Force On Firearms Statutes To Review, And Make Recommendations For, Revising The Statutory Framework Relating To Firearms
Description: Joint Resolution Creating A Task Force On Firearms Statutes To Review, And Make Recommendations For, Revising The Statutory Framework Relating To Firearms
Last Action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Last Action Date: May 1, 2013
Title: An Act Relating To Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities And Hospitals -- Relief From Disqualifiers Board (would Create The Relief From Disqualifier Board Which Would Hear Petitions From Person Seeking Relief From A Federal Firearms Disability.)
Description: An Act Relating To Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities And Hospitals -- Relief From Disqualifiers Board (would Create The Relief From Disqualifier Board Which Would Hear Petitions From Person Seeking Relief From A Federal Firearms Disability.)
Last Action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Last Action Date: May 1, 2013
Title: An Act Relating To Criminal Offenses - Weapons (would Amend The Definition Of "licensing Authorities" For Purposes Of This Chapter, By Removing City Or Town Clerks As The Licensing Authority For A City Or Town Where There Is No Chief Of Police Or Superintendent Of Police.)
Description: An Act Relating To Criminal Offenses - Weapons (would Amend The Definition Of "licensing Authorities" For Purposes Of This Chapter, By Removing City Or Town Clerks As The Licensing Authority For A City Or Town Where There Is No Chief Of Police Or Superintendent Of Police.)
Last Action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Last Action Date: June 4, 2013
Title: An Act Relating To Criminal Offenses -- Weapons (would Make Unlawful The Possession Of A Firearm By A Minor. This Act Would Further Provide For Limited Exceptions While The Minor Is In The Presence Of A Qualified Adult Or Participating In Certain Competitive Or Ceremonial Events.)
Description: An Act Relating To Criminal Offenses -- Weapons (would Make Unlawful The Possession Of A Firearm By A Minor. This Act Would Further Provide For Limited Exceptions While The Minor Is In The Presence Of A Qualified Adult Or Participating In Certain Competitive Or Ceremonial Events.)
Last Action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Last Action Date: April 25, 2013
Title: An Act Relating To Towns And Cities
Description: An Act Relating To Towns And Cities
Last Action: Committee recommended indefinite postponement
Last Action Date: March 13, 2013
Title: An Act Relating To Criminal Offenses -- Gun Control And Safe Firearms Act (would Impose Restrictions On The Manufacture, Transfer And Possession Of Certain Semiautomatic Assault Weapons. It Would Ban Large Capacity Ammunition Feed Devices.)
Description: An Act Relating To Criminal Offenses -- Gun Control And Safe Firearms Act (would Impose Restrictions On The Manufacture, Transfer And Possession Of Certain Semiautomatic Assault Weapons. It Would Ban Large Capacity Ammunition Feed Devices.)
Last Action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Last Action Date: April 25, 2013
Title: An Act Relating To Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities And Hospitals -- Relief From Disqualifiers Board (would Create The Relief From Disqualifier Board Which Would Hear Petitions From Person Seeking Relief From A Federal Firearms Disability.)
Description: An Act Relating To Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities And Hospitals -- Relief From Disqualifiers Board (would Create The Relief From Disqualifier Board Which Would Hear Petitions From Person Seeking Relief From A Federal Firearms Disability.)
Last Action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Last Action Date: April 25, 2013
Title: Joint Resolution Creating A Behavioral Health And Firearms Safety Task Force To Review, And Make Recommendations For, Statutes Relating To Firearms And Behavioral Health Issues
Description: Joint Resolution Creating A Behavioral Health And Firearms Safety Task Force To Review, And Make Recommendations For, Statutes Relating To Firearms And Behavioral Health Issues
Last Action: Signed by Governor
Last Action Date: July 11, 2013
Title: Joint Resolution Creating A Task Force On Firearms Statutes To Review, And Make Recommendations For, Revising The Statutory Framework Relating To Firearms
Description: Joint Resolution Creating A Task Force On Firearms Statutes To Review, And Make Recommendations For, Revising The Statutory Framework Relating To Firearms
Last Action: Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary
Last Action Date: April 11, 2013
Title: An Act Relating To Criminal Offenses - Weapons (would Make A Number Of Changes To The Statutes Relating To The Sale And Possession Of Weapons And To The Penalties For Violating The Same.)
Description: An Act Relating To Criminal Offenses - Weapons (would Make A Number Of Changes To The Statutes Relating To The Sale And Possession Of Weapons And To The Penalties For Violating The Same.)
Last Action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Last Action Date: April 25, 2013
Title: An Act Relating To Criminal Offenses -- Weapons (would Require Any Person Requesting A License Or Permit To Carry A Pistol Or Revolver Upon His/her Person To Undergo A National Criminal Records Check And Would Limit Those Authorized To Issue Said License Or Permit To The Office Of Attorney General)
Description: An Act Relating To Criminal Offenses -- Weapons (would Require Any Person Requesting A License Or Permit To Carry A Pistol Or Revolver Upon His/her Person To Undergo A National Criminal Records Check And Would Limit Those Authorized To Issue Said License Or Permit To The Office Of Attorney General)
Last Action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Last Action Date: April 25, 2013
