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Proposed Rhode Island Firearm Legislation S0853

  this is an pro-gun bill
Legislation Overview

Title: Prohibits any city or town from requiring an applicant for license to carry concealed firearm to provide a reason for their request other than those outlined in § 11-47-1.

Subject: Criminal Offenses: CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- WEAPONS

Description: CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- WEAPONS - Prohibits any city or town from requiring an applicant for license to carry concealed firearm to provide a reason for their request other than those outlined in § 11-47-1.

Session: 2025 Regular Session

Last Action: Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary

Last Action Date: March 19, 2025

Sponsors

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4 sponsors: Frank Ciccone (D); Andrew Dimitri (D); David Tikoian (D); John Burke (D);

Percentage of Senate sponsoring bill: 11% (4 of 38)

History
Chamber Date Action
Senate Mar 19, 2025 Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary
Texts
Type Date State Link Text
Introduced Mar 19, 2025 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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