RI S2285 | 2026 | Regular Session
Status
Sponsorship: Moderate Partisan Bill (Democrat 9-1)
Status: Introduced on January 23 2026 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2026-04-14 - Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Pending: Senate Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on January 23 2026 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2026-04-14 - Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Pending: Senate Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- WEAPONS - Increases sentences for carrying a stolen firearm when committing a crime of violence and for possessing a stolen firearm. Requires that a person convicted of these offenses serve a period of time in which they would not be eligible for parole/ probation.
Title
Increases sentences for carrying a stolen firearm when committing a crime of violence and for possessing a stolen firearm. Requires that a person convicted of these offenses serve a period of time in which they would not be eligible for parole/ probation.
Sponsors
Roll Calls
2026-04-14 - Senate - Senate Committee on Judiciary: Be held for further study (Y: 11 N: 0 NV: 0 Abs: 1) [PASS]
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-14 | Senate | Committee recommended measure be held for further study |
| 2026-04-10 | Senate | Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/14/2026) |
| 2026-01-23 | Senate | Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary |
