S.2726

Changes the application to purchase a firearm. Further, this act would require all persons seeking to possess a firearm except for police and military personnel to complete and pass a basic firearm safety training course.

Introduced·2/27/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island S2726 amends firearm purchase requirements, mandating a basic firearm safety training course for all buyers except police and military.

Rhode Island S2726, known as the "Responsible Firearm Purchasing Act," revises the process for purchasing firearms in the state. It mandates that all individuals, excluding police and military personnel, complete and pass a basic firearm safety training course before acquiring a firearm. The act outlines the curriculum for the safety course, which includes topics such as firearm handling, child safety, secure storage, and legal aspects of firearm ownership.

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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)

Feb 27

Senate

Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary