Rhode Island bills · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island SB 2971
AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- SUICIDE PREVENTION--VOLUNTARY FIREARM RESTRICTIONS ACT
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Murray (Democratic)
- Urso (Democratic)
- DiMario (Democratic)
- Euer (Democratic)
- Ujifusa (Democratic)
- Acosta (Democratic)
- Kallman (Democratic)
- Lauria (Democratic)
- Valverde (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Rhode Island legislature· summary
Creates process for individual to voluntarily be either temporarily or indefinitely added to a list restricting their rights to purchase or possess firearms. Adds civil fines and misdemeanor for violations.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Apr 14, 2026 · Legislature
04/14/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study - Apr 10, 2026 · Legislature
04/10/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/14/2026) - Mar 4, 2026 · Senate
03/04/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary