HB 8073 Rhode Island House · 2026 Regular Session

AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- UNLAWFUL SALE OF PROHIBITED FIREARMS

HB 8073 restricts the possession of prohibited firearms, making it a criminal offense. It directly affects individuals who possess firearms classified as "prohibited" under the bill's definition. The key provision prohibits possessing such firearms without legal authorization, with penalties for violations. This bill, introduced on February 27, 2026, and referred to the House Judiciary Committee, focuses on limiting access to specific firearms through criminal penalties. The abstract does not specify the exact firearm types or additional enforcement mechanisms.
Bill status died 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Feb 2026
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Introduced Feb 27, 2026 Last action Apr 8, 2026
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Apr 8, 2026
Committee
04/08/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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Feb 27, 2026
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02/27/2026 Introduced, referred to House Judiciary
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