Rhode Island - Session 2026
Title: AN ACT RELATING TO 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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| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-12 | Introduced | Bill introduced |
| 2026-04-01 | Status | introduced |
| 2026-04-01 | Latest Action | Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/08/2026) |
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|---|---|---|
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