RI H8071 | 2026 | Regular Session
Status
Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 10)
Status: Introduced on February 27 2026 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2026-04-08 - Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Pending: House Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on February 27 2026 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2026-04-08 - Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Pending: House Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- WEAPONS - Prohibits the sale or transfer of ammunition unless the purchaser successfully undergoes a background check.
Title
Prohibits the sale or transfer of ammunition unless the purchaser successfully undergoes a background check.
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-08 | House | Committee recommended measure be held for further study |
| 2026-04-01 | House | Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/08/2026) |
| 2026-02-27 | House | Introduced, referred to House Judiciary |
Subjects
Rhode Island State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://status.rilegislature.gov/ |
| Text | https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/HouseText26/H8071.pdf |
