S.2283

Provides for a cause of action against an individual or entity that prohibits the possession of firearms on real property, except residences, by an individual that is authorized and licensed to carry a firearm.

Introduced·1/23/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island S2283 allows individuals authorized to carry firearms to sue for damages if they are injured or suffer loss due to a written notice.

Rhode Island S2283 creates a legal cause of action for individuals who are authorized and licensed to carry firearms and suffer injury, death, or other losses due to a written notice prohibiting firearms on non-residential property. The bill allows these individuals to recover damages in a civil action against the property owner or entity. To prevail, the plaintiff must show they were authorized to carry a firearm, did not carry it due to the notice, and that the injury or loss could have been avoided if they had been allowed to carry their firearm.

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Where it stands

Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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2
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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