HB 8434

Rhode Island House bill in Session 2026.

Status: in_committee. Latest action: April 30, 2026.

AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- SENTENCING ENHANCEMENT FOR FIREARM RELATED OFFENSES -- NYNY'S LAW.

Bill ID RI-2026-HB-8434

Session 2026

Status in_committee

House in_committee 2026-04-30

Criminal Justice Firearms

Summary

Provides for sentencing enhancements for any person using prohibited firearms, being a prohibited person or engaging in certain other firearm related offenses resulting in death and constituting first or second degree murder.

Sponsor

O'Brien

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Actions Timeline

Date	Event	Detail
2026-04-10	Introduced	Bill introduced
2026-04-30	Status	in_committee
2026-04-30	Latest Action	Committee recommended measure be held for further study

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