SB 2971

Rhode Island Senate bill in Session 2026.

Status: in_committee. Latest action: April 14, 2026.

AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- SUICIDE PREVENTION--VOLUNTARY FIREARM RESTRICTIONS ACT.

Bill ID RI-2026-SB-2971
Session 2026
Status in_committee
Senate in_committee 2026-04-14
Criminal Justice Firearms
Summary

Creates process for individual to voluntarily be either temporarily or indefinitely added to a list restricting their rights to purchase or possess firearms. Adds civil fines and misdemeanor for violations.

Sponsor
Valverde
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Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-03-04 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-04-14 Status in_committee
2026-04-14 Latest Action Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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