H7650

Provides that any person eighteen (18) years of age who is issued a license or permit may carry a stun gun. It would impose criminal penalties for a person to sell or transfer a stun gun to a person under the age of eighteen (18).

Introduced·2/11/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island H7650 allows individuals aged 18 and over with a license or permit to carry a stun gun, while criminalizing the sale or transfer of stun.

Rhode Island H7650 amends the state's weapons laws to permit individuals who are 18 years of age or older and have a valid license or permit to carry a stun gun. The bill also imposes criminal penalties for selling or transferring stun guns to individuals under the age of 18. The act includes definitions for various terms related to firearms and stun guns, and it specifies the penalties for violations, including fines and imprisonment. The act takes effect upon passage.

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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