Industry Accountability
Industry Accountability
House Bill 7557- Sponsored by Rep. Donovan
Senate Bill 2611 - Sponsored by Sen. Lauria
Rhode Island must ensure that victims harmed by the misconduct of firearms manufacturers, distributors, or dealers have the same access to our justice system as anyone else. The Rhode Island Firearm Industry Accountability Act would ensure that irresponsible gun companies can be held accountable by those that they harm.
Firearm Industry Accountability FAQ
Firearm Industry Responsibility Act FAQ
It's About Public Safety
While the gun lobby likes to say that these laws would only take away rights from “law-abiding citizens,” the fact is that decreasing the number of highly-lethal firearms enhances the safety of all Rhode Islanders.
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Fact-Based Policies
These legislative goals are based on documentary evidence and recent studies that show these measures reduce gun violence; in addition, public health experts and law enforcement officials in Rhode Island and throughout the country have voiced their support for these reforms to help keep our communities safer.