H7647

Allows access to juvenile criminal records in order to conduct firearm background checks.

Introduced·2/11/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island H7647 allows access to juvenile criminal records for firearm background checks.

Rhode Island H7647 amends the General Laws to allow access to juvenile criminal records for conducting firearm background checks. This change permits the disclosure of juvenile records in the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) to determine if an individual meets federal disqualification criteria under U.S.C. §922(g). The bill specifies that while most juvenile records are generally withheld from public inspection, they can be accessed for background checks until the juvenile turns twenty-one.

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Where it stands

Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Apr 8

12:00 AM

House Judiciary Hearing

History

Apr 8

House

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Apr 1

House

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/08/2026)

Feb 11

House

Introduced, referred to House Judiciary