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Proposed Rhode Island Firearm Legislation S0144

  this is an pro-gun bill
Legislation Overview

Title: Permits possession or use of device that muffles sound on any firearm longer than 17” in length and permits the use of such a device by any person while hunting provided that they have a valid hunting license.

Subject: Criminal Offenses: CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- WEAPONS

Description: CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- WEAPONS - Permits possession or use of device that muffles sound on any firearm longer than 17” in length and permits the use of such a device by any person while hunting provided that they have a valid hunting license.

Session: 2025 Regular Session

Last Action: Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary

Last Action Date: January 31, 2025

Sponsors

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5 sponsors: Gordon Rogers (R); Jessica de la Cruz (R); Thomas Paolino (R); Elaine Morgan (R); Leonidas Raptakis (D);

Percentage of Senate sponsoring bill: 13% (5 of 38)

History
Chamber Date Action
Senate Jan 31, 2025 Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary
Texts
Type Date State Link Text
Introduced Jan 31, 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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