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The Rhode Island Coalition Against Gun Violence (RICAGV) is a coalition of organizations, activists, advocates, educators, legislators, and community members who address gun violence as an urgent public health issue. Since 2013, RICAGV has utilized the collective power of its membership and grassroots organizing methods to advance programs and policies that will reduce gun violence resulting in safer, healthier Rhode Island communities.

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RICAGV 2024 ENDORSEMENTS FOR RI GENERAL ASSEMBLY

The Rhode Island Coalition Against Gun Violence (RICAGV) today announced their first round of 2024 endorsements of candidates running for public office, including 62 candidates for the General Assembly: 40 running for state representative and 22 running for state senate.

RICAGV Board Chair Ariana Wohl said, “After the passage of the life-saving safe storage bill during this past legislative session, we now turn our attention to the elections, ready to support our champions who stand for gun violence prevention. We know that the majority of Rhode Islanders support regulating military-style assault weapons, and we look forward to passing legislation that will help make Rhode Islanders even safer from gun violence.”

“Every endorsed candidate is committed to supporting and championing gun violence prevention and gun safety legislation. We are proud to stand behind these candidates,” said Wohl.

State Senate Endorsements

Jacob Bissaillon, District 1

Samuel D. Zurier, District 3

Samuel W. Bell, District 5

Tiara Tyshae Mack, District 6

Lori Urso, District 8

Linda Lee Ujifusa, District 11

Louis Di Palma, District 12

Dawn Euer, District 13

Valarie Jean Lawson, District 14

Meghan E. Kallman, District 15

Cameron J. Deutsch, District 17

Ryan W. Pearson, District 19

Lewis J. Pryeor, District 23

Melissa A. Murray, District 24

Jennifer T. Rourke, District 29

Mark P. McKenney, District 30

Matthew L. LaMountain, District 31

Pamela J. Lauria, District 32

Bridget G. Valverde, District 35

Alana M. DiMario, District 36

Victoria Gu, District 38

House of Representatives Endorsements

Edith H. Ajello, District 1

Christopher R. Blazejewski, District 2

Rebecca M. Kislak, District 4

Anthony J. DeSimone, District 5

David Morales, District 7

Grace Diaz, District 11

Jose F. Batista, District 12

Giona A. Picheco, District 14

Brandon C. Potter, District 16

Arthur Handy, District 18

Joseph McNamara, District 19

Evan Shanley, District 24

Vincent Marzullo, District 26

Patricia A. Serpa, District 27

Scott J. Guthrie, District 28

Justine A. Caldwell, District 30

Robert E. Craven, District 32

Carol Hagan McEntee, District 33

Teresa A. Tanzi, District 34

Kathleen A. Fogarty, District 35

Tina L. Spears, District 36

Linda A. Nichols, District 40

Kelsey Kristine Coletta, District 42

Mary Ann Shallcross Smith, District 46

Garrett S. Mancieri, District 51

Brandon T. Voas, District 57

Cherie L. Cruz, District 58

Jennifer A. Stewart, District 59

Karen Alzate, District 60

Leonela Felix, District 61

Katherine Sheena Kazarian, District 63

Jenni Azanero Furtado, District 64

Matthew S. Dawson, District 65

Jennifer Smith Boylan, District 66

Jason P. Knight, District 67

June S. Speakman, District 68

Susan Ann Donovan, District 69

Jay Edwards, District 70

Michelle Elise McGaw, District 71

Lauren H. Carson, District 75

Gov. McKee Signed the Safe Storage Bill!

After years of your advocacy and organizing, Rhode Island now has one of the strongest secure storage laws in the country. It is the ninth gun safety bill passed in the state since RICAGV was founded in 2013. A special thanks to bill sponsors and gun safety champions Senator Pam Lauria and Representative Justine Caldwell!

This is a strengthened version of Rhode Island’s previous firearm storage law, and requires all gun owners to securely store their guns when not in use, either in a safe or a container or with a safety device to prevent unauthorized access. It includes a gun safety education component which requires gun dealers to both post signs and give information to people who purchase guns about secure storage, suicide prevention, and Rhode Island’s gun safety laws. It also requires school districts to give information to students and their families.

Lives will be saved!