Rhode Island bills · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island HB 8069
AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- WEAPONS
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Potter (Democratic)
- Furtado (Democratic)
- Cruz (Democratic)
- Casimiro
- Cortvriend (Democratic)
- Speakman (Democratic)
- Alzate (Democratic)
- Tanzi (Democratic)
- Boylan (Democratic)
- Donovan (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Rhode Island legislature· summary
Requires shooting ranges to post signs in any area in which shooting occurs that contain the following language: “WARNING: If you or a loved one is experiencing distress and/or depression, call the 988 Suicide and Crisis hotline or text “HOME” to 741741”.
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Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 15, 2026, 4:19 PM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 8, 2026 House | PASSAGE | pass | Set your home in Rhode Island to see |
Actions
- Jun 18, 2026
06/18/2026 Signed by Governor - Jun 16, 2026
06/16/2026 Transmitted to Governor - Jun 11, 2026 · Senate
06/11/2026 Senate passed Sub A in concurrence - Jun 11, 2026 · Senate
06/11/2026 Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar (06/11/2026) - Jun 8, 2026 · House
06/08/2026 House passed Sub A - Jun 5, 2026 · House
06/05/2026 Placed on House Calendar (06/08/2026) - Jun 3, 2026 · Legislature
06/03/2026 Committee recommends passage of Sub A - May 29, 2026 · Legislature
05/29/2026 Proposed Substitute - May 29, 2026 · Legislature
05/29/2026 Scheduled for consideration (06/03/2026) - Apr 8, 2026 · Legislature
04/08/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study - Apr 1, 2026 · Legislature
04/01/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/08/2026) - Feb 27, 2026 · House
02/27/2026 Introduced, referred to House Judiciary