S.2277

Defines suitable person for purposes of concealed carry pistol permit establishes reasons and information needed for applying for the permit, an appeal process and provides that records are not public records.

Introduced·1/23/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island S2277 defines suitable person for concealed carry pistol permit, establishes reasons and information needed for applying, an appeal.

Rhode Island S2277 amends the state's concealed carry pistol permit regulations. It defines a suitable person for the permit, establishes reasons for applying, and details the information required on applications. The bill also sets up an appeal process for denied applications and ensures that records related to concealed carry permits and appeals are not public. The permit is valid for four years and can be renewed if expired for less than six months. The bill takes effect upon passage.

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Where it stands

Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate Committee on Judiciary: Be held for further study

11 Yea

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0 Nay

1 Absent

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Calendar

Apr 14

12:00 AM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

History

Apr 14

Senate

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Apr 10

Senate

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/14/2026)

Jan 23

Senate

Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary