Rhode Island H8067 prohibits individuals with prior felony convictions from purchasing or possessing a firearm.

Rhode Island H8067 amends the General Laws to prohibit individuals with prior felony convictions from purchasing or possessing a firearm. This includes those convicted of a crime of violence, those who have entered a plea of nolo contendere to or been convicted of a felony, fugitives from justice, and those convicted of certain misdemeanors involving force or dangerous weapons. The act also bars individuals subject to certain restraining orders or electronic surveillance from firearm possession. Violators face imprisonment of up to ten years. The act takes effect upon passage.

Rhode Island H8067 prohibits individuals with prior felony convictions from purchasing or possessing a firearm.

Rhode Island H8067 amends the General Laws to prohibit individuals with prior felony convictions from purchasing or possessing a firearm. This includes those convicted of a crime of violence, those who have entered a plea of nolo contendere to or been convicted of a felony, fugitives from justice, and those convicted of certain misdemeanors involving force or dangerous weapons. The act also bars individuals subject to certain restraining orders or electronic surveillance from firearm possession. Violators face imprisonment of up to ten years. The act takes effect upon passage.