S.2056

Disqualifies individuals with prior felony convictions or nolo contendere pleas from purchasing or possessing a firearm. It also prevents the sentencing judge from suspending the first two (2) years of any sentence under limited circumstances.

Introduced·1/9/26
Introduced Text

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

Rhode Island S2056 amends the General Laws to prohibit individuals with prior felony convictions or nolo contendere pleas from purchasing or possessing a firearm. It also prevents the sentencing judge from suspending the first two years of any sentence under limited circumstances. This act applies to those convicted of crimes of violence, felonies, and certain misdemeanors involving force or dangerous weapons.

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Where it stands

Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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10
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate Committee on Judiciary: Be held for further study

10 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Apr 2

12:00 AM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

History

Apr 2

Senate

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Mar 27

Senate

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/02/2026)

Jan 9

Senate

Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary