RI S0638 | 2019 | Regular Session

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 6-0)
Status: Introduced on March 19 2019 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2019-04-02 - Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Pending: Senate Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

Prohibits obtaining a firearm on behalf of another person if that person is prohibited from possessing a firearm. Increases the penalties for purchases of firearms by use of false information.

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Title

Weapons

Sponsors


History

DateChamberAction
2019-04-02SenateCommittee recommended measure be held for further study
2019-03-27SenateScheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/02/2019)
2019-03-19SenateIntroduced, referred to Senate Judiciary

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