RI H7358 | 2022 | Regular Session

Status

Completed Legislative Action
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 10-0)
Status: Passed on June 21 2022 - 100% progression
Action: 2022-06-21 - Signed by Governor
Text: Latest bill text (Comm Sub) [PDF]

Summary

Defines rifle and shotgun as weapons and makes it unlawful to possess a loaded rifle or shotgun in public subject to various exceptions inclusive of hunting activity punishable upon conviction by imprisonment up to 5 years or a fine up to $5,000.

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Title

Weapons

Sponsors


Roll Calls

2022-06-14 - Senate - Passage (Y: 31 N: 5 NV: 2 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2022-06-10 - House - Passage (Y: 53 N: 16 NV: 6 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2022-06-10 - House - Passage Of Amendment (Y: 23 N: 46 NV: 6 Abs: 0) [FAIL]

History

DateChamberAction
2022-06-21HouseSigned by Governor
2022-06-15HouseTransmitted to Governor
2022-06-14SenateSenate passed Sub A in concurrence
2022-06-14SenatePlaced on Senate Calendar (06/14/2022)
2022-06-10HouseHouse passed Sub A
2022-06-09HousePlaced on House Calendar (06/10/2022)
2022-06-09HouseCommittee recommends passage of Sub A
2022-06-07HouseProposed Substitute
2022-06-07HouseScheduled for consideration (06/09/2022)
2022-03-30HouseCommittee recommended measure be held for further study
2022-03-25HouseScheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/30/2022)
2022-02-04HouseIntroduced, referred to House Judiciary

Rhode Island State Sources


Bill Comments

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