Taxation - Sales and Use Taxes - Liability and Computation
This bill removes the state sales tax on the purchase of gun safes, locks, and other firearm safety equipment.
Passed one chamberSenate38–0Passed Jun 9
15
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BillWhere it standsPop. Affected
Tuesday, June 9
Affected
Tuesday, May 5
Criminal Offenses - Weapons
This bill requires gun owners to lock up firearms when not in use and establishes penalties for unsafe storage.
Passed one chamberHouse61–7Passed Apr 28
35
PopulationAffected
Thursday, April 30
Criminal Procedure - Sentencing Enhancement for Firearm Related Offenses - Nyny's Law
This bill adds mandatory extra prison time for murders involving street gangs or the use of specific illegal firearms.
Held for studyJudiciaryHeld since Apr 30
15
PopulationAffected
Tuesday, April 14
Criminal Offenses - Weapons
The bill makes it illegal for minors to possess a firearm, even if not using it, unless supervised.
Held for studyJudiciaryHeld since Apr 14
15
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Health and Safety - Suicide Prevention - Voluntary Firearm Restrictions Act
Allows individuals to voluntarily register for a temporary or indefinite ban on purchasing or possessing firearms to prevent suicide.
Held for studyJudiciaryHeld since Apr 14
15
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Criminal Offenses - Weapons - Responsible Firearm Purchasing Act
This bill requires an 8-hour safety course with live-fire training for all gun purchases and removes the automatic 7-day release.
Held for studyJudiciaryHeld since Apr 14
18
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Criminal Offenses - Unlawful Sale of Prohibited Firearms
This bill bans the possession of prohibited firearms, requiring owners to sell or transfer them out of state by late 2026.
Held for studyJudiciaryHeld since Apr 14
15
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Health and Safety - The Rhode Island Firearm Industry Accountability Act of 2026
This bill allows the state and victims to sue gun makers and sellers who fail to prevent illegal gun sales.
Held for studyJudiciaryHeld since Apr 14
25
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Criminal Offenses - Weapons
Limits individuals to purchasing or taking possession of only one firearm every thirty days, with penalties for violations.
Held for studyJudiciaryHeld since Apr 14
8
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Criminal Offenses - Weapons
Increases mandatory minimum prison sentences and denies early parole for possessing or using stolen firearms during crimes.
Held for studyJudiciaryHeld since Apr 14
15
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Courts and Civil Procedure - Procedure Generally - Causes of Action
Allows licensed gun owners to sue businesses banning firearms if they are injured because they were unable to defend themselves.
Held for studyJudiciaryHeld since Apr 14
15
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Criminal Offenses - Weapons
This bill mandates the issuance of concealed carry permits to qualified applicants and legalizes firearm silencers for hunting.
Held for studyJudiciaryHeld since Apr 14
25
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Wednesday, April 8
Insurance - Liability Insurance
Firearm owners must maintain $1 million in liability insurance or face revocation of their gun ownership rights.
Held for studyJudiciaryHeld since Apr 8
8
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Criminal Offenses - Unlawful Sale of Prohibited Firearms
This bill bans the possession of prohibited firearms, requiring owners to sell or remove them from the state by 2026.
Held for studyJudiciaryHeld since Apr 8
8
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Criminal Offenses - Weapons
This bill makes it illegal for minors to possess firearms without supervision, regardless of whether they are using them.
Held for studyJudiciaryHeld since Apr 8
15
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Criminal Offenses - Weapons
This bill prohibits anyone with any felony conviction from possessing a firearm and establishes specific prison penalties for violations.
Held for studyJudiciaryHeld since Apr 8
8
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Criminal Offenses - Weapons - Responsible Firearm Purchasing Act
This bill expands the seven-day waiting period to all firearms and mandates an eight-hour safety course with live-fire training.
Held for studyJudiciaryHeld since Apr 8
8
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Delinquent and Dependent Children - Proceedings in Family Court - Juvenile Records
This bill allows sealed juvenile records to be accessed for firearm background checks (NICS) for individuals under twenty-one.
Held for studyJudiciaryHeld since Apr 8
15
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Health and Safety - Suicide Prevention - Voluntary Firearm Restrictions Act
Allows individuals to voluntarily add themselves to a confidential list that prohibits them from buying or possessing firearms to prevent suicide.
Held for studyJudiciaryHeld since Apr 8
15
PopulationAffected
Health and Safety - The Rhode Island Firearm Industry Accountability Act of 2026
Establishes liability and allows lawsuits against gun industry members who market irresponsibly or fail to prevent illegal sales.
Held for studyJudiciaryHeld since Apr 8
25
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Criminal Offenses - Weapons
This bill limits individuals to purchasing or possessing only one firearm every thirty days, with exceptions for police and collectors.
Held for studyJudiciaryHeld since Apr 8
15
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Tuesday, April 7
Towns and Cities - General Powers - Town of Hopkinton Municipal Court
This bill allows the Hopkinton municipal court to hear appeals regarding the return of seized firearms by local police.
Held for studyMunicipal Government & HousingHeld since Apr 7
8
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Thursday, April 2
Criminal Offenses - Weapons
This bill prohibits anyone convicted of any felony from possessing a firearm and sets a maximum ten-year prison sentence for violations.
Held for studyJudiciaryHeld since Apr 2
8
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Education - Maintenance of Order on Campus
This bill requires state college police to carry firearms after training and grants them standard police due process rights.
Held for studyJudiciaryHeld since Apr 2
15
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Tuesday, March 24
Education - Maintenance of Order on Campus
This bill requires campus police to carry firearms after training and grants them the same rights as other police officers.
Held for studyJudiciaryHeld since Mar 24
15
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Friday, February 6
Taxation - Sales and Use Taxes - Liability and Computation
This bill eliminates the state sales tax on the purchase of gun safes, trigger locks, and other firearm safety equipment.
IntroducedFinanceFiled Feb 6
15
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