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Proposed Rhode Island Firearm Legislation H6242

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Legislation Overview

Title: Replaces state marshals with capitol police as to those law enforcement officers being exempt from certain firearm restrictions.

Subject: Criminal Offenses: CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- WEAPONS

Description: CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- WEAPONS - Replaces state marshals with capitol police as to those law enforcement officers being exempt from certain firearm restrictions.

Session: 2025 Regular Session

Last Action: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/24/2025)

Last Action Date: April 22, 2025

Sponsors

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9 sponsors: Raymond Hull (D); John Lombardi (D); Arthur Corvese (D); David Bennett (D); Charlene Lima (D); Scott Slater (D); William O'Brien (D); Anthony DeSimone (D); Nathan Biah (D);

Percentage of House Of Representatives sponsoring bill: 12% (9 of 75)

History
Chamber Date Action
House Apr 22, 2025 Introduced, referred to House Judiciary
House Apr 22, 2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/24/2025)
Texts
Type Date State Link Text
Introduced Apr 22, 2025 state link bill text
Amendments
Title Description Date State Link Text Adopted
There are no amendments to this bill at this time
Votes - Click on description to view vote roll call

There have not been any votes on this bill

Link: link to state bill page

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