RI S2797 | 2018 | Regular Session
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 5-0)
Status: Introduced on April 5 2018 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2018-04-05 - Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary
Pending: Senate Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on April 5 2018 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2018-04-05 - Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary
Pending: Senate Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Increases the lawful age to purchase a rifle/shotgun to from 18 years of age to 21 years of age. Also requires a person complete a basic rifle/shotgun safety course before they can legally purchase a rifle/shotgun.
Title
Weapons
Sponsors
| Sen. Joshua Miller [D] | Sen. James Seveney [D] | Sen. Cynthia Coyne [D] | Sen. Harold Metts [D] |
| Sen. Maryellen Goodwin [D] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-04-05 | Senate | Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary |
Subjects
Rhode Island State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://status.rilegislature.gov/ |
| Text | https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText18/SenateText18/S2797.pdf |
