Rhode Island bills · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island HB 8434
AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- SENTENCING ENHANCEMENT FOR FIREARM RELATED OFFENSES -- NYNY'S LAW
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Corvese (Democratic)
- Casey (Democratic)
- Solomon (Democratic)
- Azzinaro (Democratic)
- Phillips (Democratic)
- Read (Democratic)
- Noret (Democratic)
- Craven (Democratic)
- Dawson (Democratic)
- O'Brien (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Rhode Island legislature· summary
Provides for sentencing enhancements for any person using prohibited firearms, being a prohibited person or engaging in certain other firearm related offenses resulting in death and constituting first or second degree murder.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Apr 30, 2026 · Legislature
04/30/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study - Apr 24, 2026 · Legislature
04/24/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/30/2026) - Apr 10, 2026 · House
04/10/2026 Introduced, referred to House Judiciary