Rhode Island bills · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island HB 8071
AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- WEAPONS
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Furtado (Democratic)
- Casimiro
- Voas (Democratic)
- McGaw (Democratic)
- McEntee (Democratic)
- Carson (Democratic)
- Knight (Democratic)
- Boylan (Democratic)
- Potter (Democratic)
- Caldwell (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Rhode Island legislature· summary
Prohibits the sale or transfer of ammunition unless the purchaser successfully undergoes a background check.
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