Rhode Island bills · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island HB 8070
AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- WEAPONS
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Place (Republican)
- Brien (Independent)
- Noret (Democratic)
- Casey (Democratic)
- Casimiro
- Hopkins (Republican)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Rhode Island legislature· summary
Makes it permissible for any student, professor, or other employee of any public or private college or university, to carry, possess and have in their custody, possession and/or under their control, a stun-gun or pepper spray for purposes of self-defense.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- 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