H8072

Allows a person over 18 to purchase a stun gun or electronic dart gun and prohibits the sale of a stun gun or electronic dart gun to a person under 18 and criminalizes using a stun gun or electronic dart gun in a crime or against a police officer.

Introduced·2/27/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island H8072 allows people over 18 to purchase stun guns and electronic dart guns, prohibits sales to those under 18, and criminalizes their.

Rhode Island H8072 amends the state's weapons laws to allow individuals over 18 to purchase and possess stun guns and electronic dart guns. The bill prohibits the sale of these devices to anyone under 18. Additionally, it criminalizes the use of stun guns and electronic dart guns in the commission of a crime or against a police officer engaged in their duties. Violators face felony charges, 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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2
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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 27

House

Introduced, referred to House Judiciary