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Proposed Rhode Island Firearm Legislation H7889

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Legislation Overview

Title: Domestic Assault

Subject: Courts And Civil Procedure--courts

Description: Clarifies the procedures for seeking a protective order from district or family court and the requirements of the surrender of any firearms. Repeals outdated family court form for complaints for protection from abuse.

Session: 2018 Regular Session

Last Action: Committee recommends passage of Sub A

Last Action Date: June 6, 2018

Sponsors

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2 sponsors: Teresa Tanzi (D); Hagan McEntee (D);

Percentage of House Of Representatives sponsoring bill: 3% (2 of 75)

History
Chamber Date Action
House Jun 6, 2018 Committee recommends passage of Sub A
House Jun 1, 2018 Scheduled for consideration (06/06/2018)
House May 29, 2018 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
House May 25, 2018 Scheduled for consideration (05/29/2018)
House May 23, 2018 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
House May 18, 2018 Scheduled for consideration (05/23/2018)
House May 9, 2018 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
House May 4, 2018 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/09/2018)
House Apr 23, 2018 Committee postponed at request of sponsor (04/24/2018)
House Apr 18, 2018 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
House Feb 28, 2018 Introduced, referred to House Judiciary
Texts
Type Date State Link Text
Comm Sub Jun 6, 2018 state link bill text
Introduced Feb 28, 2018 state link bill text
Amendments
Title Description Date State Link Text Adopted
There are no amendments to this bill at this time
Votes - Click on description to view vote roll call

There have not been any votes on this bill

Link: link to state bill page

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