H8067

Disqualifies individuals with prior felony convictions from purchasing or possessing a firearm.

Introduced·2/27/26
Introduced Text

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.

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Where it stands

Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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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 27

House

Introduced, referred to House Judiciary