Bill NumberSponsorSubjectPositionExec. EndorsementsSenate CompanionThis Act Would
HB 5554CaldwellLCMSupportAG, Gov, SOS, TreasuerSB 414Make it a felony for an individual to possess any semi-automatic firearm magazine which is capable of holding more than 10 rounds of ammo.
HB5556CaldwellAWBSupportAG, Gov, SOS, TreasuerSB 415Ban the possession, sale, and transfer of assault weapons. Possession of assault weapons owned on the effective date of this act would be "grandfathered" subject to certain registration provisions.
HB 5555KazarianSafe SchoolsSupportAG, Gov, SOS, TreasuerSB 73Prohibit the possession of firearms on school grounds except for peace officers, retired law enforcement officers, persons under contract to provide school security services, and unloaded firearms in locked containers or a locked rack on motor vehicles.
HB 5553CaldwellSafe StorageSupportAG, Gov, SOS, TreasuerSB 406Creates a new offense and would make it a felony for the owner of any firearm to store the firearm unlocked. Failure to store the firearm locked would subject the owner to a fine of not more than $3,000. If the owner of a firearm leaves it loaded and a child gains access and causes injury then the owner can be subject to a penalty of up to 5 years imprisonment and/or a fine of not more than $5,000.
HB5386KnightStraw BuyersSupportAGSB 416Prohibit purchasing, transferring, or obtaining a firearm on behalf of another person if that person is prohibited from possessing a firearm and increase the penalties for purchase of firearms by use of false information. The act would also amend applications for the purchase of pistols, revolvers, shotguns, and rifles to include the total number of pistols, revolvers, shotguns, and rifles to be purchased by the applicant.
HB 5726DiazNo Long Guns in PublicSupportDefine rifle and shotgun as weapons and make it unlawful to possess a loaded rifle or shotgun in public subject to various exceptions inclusive of hunting activity punishable upon conviction by imprisonment up to 5 yrs or a fine up to $5,000.
HB 5970TanziIncreasing Age for Guns, AmmoSupportIncrease the age from 18 to 21 for lawful sale of firearms or ammunition. Full-time law enforcement, state marshals and members of the U.S. military would be exempt.
HB 5942Ranglin-VassellNo Incentive for Teachers Guns in SchoolsSupportProhibit schools from offering employment incentives or bonuses to teachers on the condition that the teacher either is or becomes licensed to carry a weapon
HB 5969FelixNo Long Guns in PublicSupportAGSB 417Define rifle and shotgun as weapons and make it unlawful to possess a loaded rifle or shotgun in public subject to various exceptions inclusive of hunting activity punishable upon conviction by imprisonment up to 5 yrs or a fine up to $5,000.
HB 6082McEnteeTaser as FirearmSupportAGSB 419Define "electric arm" as a handheld device that transmits an electric charge from the device to a person, including a stungun or a taser, subject to the various protections of firearms and remove stun gun from the list of prohibited weapons.
HB 5971NoretCCP Denial ProcessOpposeNOCreate an appeal process, in which an applicant for a concealed firearms permit or firearms transfer, would appeal the denial of the permits with the right to a hearing in the superior court and would require all records of the appeal process be deemed non-public records.
HB 5972ChippendaleNo Permit for Concealed CarryOpposeSB 507Permit RI residents, 21+, to carry a concealed handgun, without a permit, subject to meeting 3 conditions: (1) the handgun carrier must possess a certificate of qualification of shooting proficiency; (2) a safety certificate recognized by the RIDEM; (3) have in their possession a governmental issued photo id.
HB 5973FilippiConcealed Carry While EvacuatingOpposeNOPermit the open and concealed carry of weapons by any person in the act of evacuating pursuant to an order of the governor or local authority under chapter 15 of title 30.
HB 5395O'BrienArming College Campus PoliceOpposeNOMandate arming campus police at public higher educational institutions and would include campus police in the definition of "law enforcement officer" for the purposes of the "Law Enforcement Officers' Bill of Rights."
HB 5557LimaStun Guns for 18+OpposeSB 176Provide that any person 18 yrs who is issued a license may carry a stun gun. This act would also add "tasers" to the definition of "firearm" and would provide for an appeal process for denial of an application for a permit.
HB 5558O'BrienCCP ReciprocityOpposeNOAllow those persons with concealed carry permits issued by other states to carry upon their person weapons in RI provided that the issuing state recognizes and gives reciprocity to RI permit holders.
HB 5639SolomonCCP ReciprocityOpposeSB 509Allow the AG to enter in agreements with other states to recognize a concealed handgun permit as valid. This act would authorize the state of RI to recognize and honor a concealed weapon permit from out of state provided the license holder is 21+, the reciprocal state or county provides a means of 24-hr instant verification, the permit holder has in their immediate possession the valid out of state permit along with a state issued photo identification and the individual is subject to the same laws and restrictions with respect to carrying a weapon as a resident of RI
HB 5727CaseyAG Firearms ReportsOpposeSB 119Require the AG to issue a report containing the total cases charged with a firearm in all RI courts and a list of cases charged with a firearm which have been disposed during the calendar year. Said report would include the make, model number and caliber of the firearm involved in said charges, and would also include if the firearm was stolen, altered, or obliterated serial numbers, and indicate if the firearm was a 3D printed firearm or ghost firearm.
HB 5730CardilloCCP Reciprocity MA + CTOpposeNOAuthorize the AG to enter into a reciprocal agreement with MA and/or to honor each other's issued concealed handgun permits. This act would also exempt active law enforcement officers from other states from the prohibition to carry concealed handguns without a permit.
HB 5882PlaceCCP ReciprocityOpposeNOAllow the AG to enter in agreements with other states to recognize a concealed handgun permit as valid. This act would authorize RI to recognize and honor a concealed weapon permit from out of state provided the license holder is 21+, the reciprocal state or county provides a means of 24-hr instant verification, the permit holder has in their immediate possession the valid out of state permit along with a state issued photo identification and the individual is subject to the same laws and restrictions with respect to carrying a weapon as a resident of RI.