S.2295

Prohibits purchases of more than one firearm in any thirty (30) day period.

Introduced·1/23/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island S2295 limits firearm purchases to one per thirty-day period, with exemptions for law enforcement and others.

Rhode Island S2295 prohibits individuals from purchasing more than one firearm within a thirty-day period. Exemptions include law enforcement, inheritance, participation in firearm instruction courses, temporary rentals at gun ranges, and transfers to licensed collectors. Violators face misdemeanor charges for a first offense and felony charges for subsequent offenses. This act 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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5
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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