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State Legislature US Congress

All 25,118 Active 7,678 In committee 7,673 Passed 5,630 Signed 4,797 Failed 6,972

died · Rhode Island · House Apr 17, 2023

HB 5369: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- WEAPONS (Changes the name of § 11-47-60.1 to Safe Storage – Dillon’s Law and makes any violation of storage that results in serious bodily injury or death a felony.)

04/17/2023 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

died · Rhode Island · House Apr 17, 2023

HB 5696: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- WEAPONS (Provides the review and appeal process for individuals applying for a permit or license to carry a handgun with the licensing authority or attorney general.)

04/17/2023 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

died · Rhode Island · House Apr 17, 2023

HB 5300: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- ASSAULT WEAPONS (Bans the possession, sale, and transfer of assault weapons. Possession of assault weapons owned on the effective date of this act would be "grandfathered". Violations are punishable by a fine or imprisonment.)

04/17/2023 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

died · Rhode Island · House Apr 17, 2023

HB 5912: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- IDENTIFICATION AND APPREHENSION OF CRIMINALS (Requires law enforcement to submit any firearm seized in any investigation to the state crime laboratory and the bureau of alcohol, tobacco and firearms (BATF) for testing and tracing.)

04/17/2023 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

died · Rhode Island · House Apr 17, 2023

HB 5893: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- WEAPONS (Prohibits purchases of more than one firearm in any thirty (30) day period.)

04/17/2023 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

died · Rhode Island · House Apr 17, 2023

HB 6011: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- GUN SAFE TAX CREDIT (Creates a tax credit for 50% of the cost of a qualified gun safe/vault/cabinet, not to exceed $5,000 even if purchased prior to effective date of the tax credit; exempts the devices from the sales tax; all provisions expire/sunset 2 yrs. after passage.)

04/17/2023 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

died · Rhode Island · House Apr 17, 2023

HB 5045: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- WEAPONS (Allows those persons with concealed carry permits issued by other states to carry upon their person weapons in Rhode Island provided that the issuing state recognizes and gives reciprocity to Rhode Island license or permit holders.)

04/17/2023 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

died · Rhode Island · House Apr 17, 2023

HB 6069: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- WEAPONS (Disqualifies individuals with prior felony convictions from purchasing or possessing a firearm.)

04/17/2023 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

died · Rhode Island · House Apr 17, 2023

HB 5576: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- WEAPONS (Permits the open and concealed carrying of weapons by certain persons in the act of evacuating the area pursuant to an order of the governor or local authority under chapter 15 of title 30.)

04/17/2023 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

died · Rhode Island · House Apr 17, 2023

HB 5208: AN ACT RELATING TO FISH AND WILDLIFE -- DEER HUNTING (Permits any person with a concealed carry permit to carry and possess their pistol or revolver while deer hunting; provided that, the pistol or revolver is not used for deer hunting.)

04/17/2023 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

died · Rhode Island · House Apr 17, 2023

HB 5692: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- WEAPONS (Adds the Rhode Island capitol police to those people exempt from the necessity of possessing a firearm under § 11-47-8 and repeals the exemption for state marshals, which no longer exist.)

04/17/2023 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

died · Rhode Island · House Apr 17, 2023

HB 5368: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- WEAPONS (Defines suitable person and establishes reasons for applying for carry permit, establishes what information is required on applications, establishes appeal process if application denied and provides that records are not public.)

04/17/2023 Committee recommended measure be held for further study