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Last Updated: 7/21/2026
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Recently Enacted (3)

RI Enacted S2292

Makes it a felony for any person to remove or attempt to remove any firearm or other weapon or any communication device from any peace officer or investigator of the department of attorney general.

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Last action: Signed by Governor (2026-06-18)

Sponsor: Louis Dipalma D

CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- DISARMING A PEACE OFFICER - Makes it a felony for any person to remove or attempt to remove any firearm or other weapon or any communication device from any peace officer or investigator of the department of attorney general.

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RI Enacted H7753

Makes it a felony for any person to remove or attempt to remove any firearm or other weapon or any communication device from any peace officer or investigator of the department of attorney general.

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Last action: Signed by Governor (2026-06-18)

Sponsor: Earl Read D

CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- DISARMING A PEACE OFFICER - Makes it a felony for any person to remove or attempt to remove any firearm or other weapon or any communication device from any peace officer or investigator of the department of attorney general.

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Pending Bills (34)

RI Pending S2086

Exempts from the sales tax firearm safety equipment, storage devices, gun safes, gun cabinets, gun vaults, gun cases, strong boxes, cable locks, trigger locks and biometric locks.

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Last action: Senate read and passed (2026-06-09)

Sponsor: Thomas Paolino R

TAXATION -- SALES AND USE TAXES -- LIABILITY AND COMPUTATION - Exempts from the sales tax firearm safety equipment, storage devices, gun safes, gun cabinets, gun vaults, gun cases, strong boxes, cable locks, trigger locks and biometric locks.

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RI Pending S3038

Requires a court considering evidence for the issuance of a temporary emergency protective order to cause the respondent to be taken into protective custody by law enforcement and sent to an emergency room of any hospital, pursuant to § 40.1-5-7.1.

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Last action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study (2026-05-19)

Sponsor: Todd Patalano D

COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- EXTREME RISK PROTECTION ORDERS - Requires a court considering evidence for the issuance of a temporary emergency protective order to cause the respondent to be taken into protective custody by law enforcement and sent to an emergency room of any hospital, pursuant to § 40.1-5-7.1.

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RI Pending H8434

Provides for sentencing enhancements for any person using prohibited firearms, being a prohibited person or engaging in certain other firearm related offenses resulting in death and constituting first or second degree murder.

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Last action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study (2026-04-30)

Sponsor: William O'Brien D

CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- SENTENCING ENHANCEMENT FOR FIREARM RELATED OFFENSES -- NYNY'S LAW - Provides for sentencing enhancements for any person using prohibited firearms, being a prohibited person or engaging in certain other firearm related offenses resulting in death and constituting first or second degree murder.

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RI Pending S2971

Creates process for individual to voluntarily be either temporarily or indefinitely added to a list restricting their rights to purchase or possess firearms. Adds civil fines and misdemeanor for violations.

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Last action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study (2026-04-14)

Sponsor: Bridget Valverde D

HEALTH AND SAFETY -- SUICIDE PREVENTION -- VOLUNTARY FIREARM RESTRICTIONS ACT - Creates process for individual to voluntarily be either temporarily or indefinitely added to a list restricting their rights to purchase or possess firearms. Adds civil fines and misdemeanor for violations.

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RI Pending S2726

Changes the application to purchase a firearm. Further, this act would require all persons seeking to possess a firearm except for police and military personnel to complete and pass a basic firearm safety training course.

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Last action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study (2026-04-14)

Sponsor: Mark McKenney D

CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- WEAPONS -- RESPONSIBLE FIREARM PURCHASING ACT - Changes the application to purchase a firearm. Further, this act would require all persons seeking to possess a firearm except for police and military personnel to complete and pass a basic firearm safety training course.

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RI Pending S2710

Restricts the possession of prohibited firearms.

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Last action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study (2026-04-14)

Sponsor: Tiara Mack D

CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- UNLAWFUL SALE OF PROHIBITED FIREARMS - Restricts the possession of prohibited firearms.

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RI Pending S2283

Provides for a cause of action against an individual or entity that prohibits the possession of firearms on real property, except residences, by an individual that is authorized and licensed to carry a firearm.

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Last action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study (2026-04-14)

Sponsor: Jessica de la Cruz R

COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- PROCEDURE GENERALLY -- CAUSES OF ACTION - Provides for a cause of action against an individual or entity that prohibits the possession of firearms on real property, except residences, by an individual that is authorized and licensed to carry a firearm.

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RI Pending S2285

Increases sentences for carrying a stolen firearm when committing a crime of violence and for possessing a stolen firearm. Requires that a person convicted of these offenses serve a period of time in which they would not be eligible for parole/ probation.

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Last action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study (2026-04-14)

Sponsor: Leonidas Raptakis D

CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- WEAPONS - Increases sentences for carrying a stolen firearm when committing a crime of violence and for possessing a stolen firearm. Requires that a person convicted of these offenses serve a period of time in which they would not be eligible for parole/ probation.

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RI Pending S2277

Defines suitable person for purposes of concealed carry pistol permit establishes reasons and information needed for applying for the permit, an appeal process and provides that records are not public records.

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Last action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study (2026-04-14)

Sponsor: Gordon Rogers R

CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- WEAPONS - Defines suitable person for purposes of concealed carry pistol permit establishes reasons and information needed for applying for the permit, an appeal process and provides that records are not public records.

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RI Pending S2306

Permits possession or use of device that muffles sound on any firearm longer than 17” in length and permits the use of such a device by any person while hunting provided that they have a valid hunting license.

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Last action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study (2026-04-14)

Sponsor: Gordon Rogers R

CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- WEAPONS - Permits possession or use of device that muffles sound on any firearm longer than 17” in length and permits the use of such a device by any person while hunting provided that they have a valid hunting license.

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RI Pending S2153

Allows attorney general to enter into agreements with other states to recognize a concealed handgun permit as valid and authorizes RI to recognize and honor a concealed weapon permit from out of state with certain requirements.

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Last action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study (2026-04-14)

Sponsor: Gordon Rogers R

CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- WEAPONS - Allows attorney general to enter into agreements with other states to recognize a concealed handgun permit as valid and authorizes RI to recognize and honor a concealed weapon permit from out of state with certain requirements.

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RI Pending S2164

Defines suitable person, establishes reasons for applying for concealed carry permit, establishes what information is required on applications, establishes appeal process for denials, provides that records are not public permits hunting with suppressor.

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Last action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study (2026-04-14)

Sponsor: Gordon Rogers R

CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- WEAPONS - Defines suitable person, establishes reasons for applying for concealed carry permit, establishes what information is required on applications, establishes appeal process for denials, provides that records are not public permits hunting with suppressor.

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RI Pending S2163

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.

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Last action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study (2026-04-14)

Sponsor: Jessica de la Cruz R

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.

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RI Pending H8073

Restricts the possession of prohibited firearms.

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Last action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study (2026-04-08)

Sponsor: Teresa Tanzi D

CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- UNLAWFUL SALE OF PROHIBITED FIREARMS - Restricts the possession of prohibited firearms.

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RI Pending H8075

Requires individuals who own firearms to obtain and continuously maintain a policy of liability insurance in an amount of not less than $1,000,000 dollars and exempts active duty law enforcement and military from this requirement.

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Last action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study (2026-04-08)

Sponsor: Justine Caldwell D

INSURANCE -- LIABILITY INSURANCE - Requires individuals who own firearms to obtain and continuously maintain a policy of liability insurance in an amount of not less than $1,000,000 dollars and exempts active duty law enforcement and military from this requirement.

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RI Pending H7755

Changes the application to purchase a firearm. Further, this act would require all persons seeking to possess a firearm except for police and military personnel to complete and pass a basic firearm safety training course.

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Last action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study (2026-04-08)

Sponsor: Jennifer Boylan D

CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- WEAPONS -- RESPONSIBLE FIREARM PURCHASING ACT - Changes the application to purchase a firearm. Further, this act would require all persons seeking to possess a firearm except for police and military personnel to complete and pass a basic firearm safety training course.

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RI Pending H7754

Deletes the provision permitting out of state residents to obtain concealed carry permits in this state solely based on their rights in other states. It also corrects a minor typographical error.

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Last action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study (2026-04-08)

Sponsor: Kathleen Fogarty D

CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- WEAPONS - Deletes the provision permitting out of state residents to obtain concealed carry permits in this state solely based on their rights in other states. It also corrects a minor typographical error.

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RI Pending H7636

Creates process for individual to voluntarily be either temporarily or indefinitely added to a list restricting their rights to purchase or possess firearms. Adds civil fines and misdemeanor for violations.

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Last action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study (2026-04-08)

Sponsor: Jennifer Boylan D

HEALTH AND SAFETY -- SUICIDE PREVENTION -- VOLUNTARY FIREARM RESTRICTIONS ACT - Creates process for individual to voluntarily be either temporarily or indefinitely added to a list restricting their rights to purchase or possess firearms. Adds civil fines and misdemeanor for violations.

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RI Pending H7553

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.

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Last action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study (2026-04-08)

Sponsor: Thomas Noret D

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.

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RI Pending H8368

Grants the town council of the town of Hopkinton the authority to confer jurisdiction to the municipal court to hear and determine appeals from decisions of the Chief of Police related to the return of seized firearms.

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Last action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study (2026-04-07)

Sponsor: Brian Kennedy D

TOWNS AND CITIES -- GENERAL POWERS -- TOWN OF HOPKINTON MUNICIPAL COURT - Grants the town council of the town of Hopkinton the authority to confer jurisdiction to the municipal court to hear and determine appeals from decisions of the Chief of Police related to the return of seized firearms.

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RI Pending S2056

Disqualifies individuals with prior felony convictions or nolo contendere pleas from purchasing or possessing a firearm. It also prevents the sentencing judge from suspending the first two (2) years of any sentence under limited circumstances.

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Last action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study (2026-04-02)

Sponsor: Dawn Euer D

CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- WEAPONS - Disqualifies individuals with prior felony convictions or nolo contendere pleas from purchasing or possessing a firearm. It also prevents the sentencing judge from suspending the first two (2) years of any sentence under limited circumstances.

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RI Pending H7593

Exempts from the sales tax firearm safety equipment, storage devices, gun safes, gun cabinets, gun vaults, gun cases, strong boxes, cable locks, trigger locks and biometric locks.

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Last action: Introduced, referred to House Finance (2026-02-06)

Sponsor: Richard Fascia R

TAXATION -- SALES AND USE TAXES -- LIABILITY AND COMPUTATION - Exempts from the sales tax firearm safety equipment, storage devices, gun safes, gun cabinets, gun vaults, gun cases, strong boxes, cable locks, trigger locks and biometric locks.

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