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Proposed Rhode Island Firearm Legislation H5723

  this is an pro-gun bill
Legislation Overview

Title: Weapons

Description: Amends the definition of firearms to include taser. Permits any person over the age of eighteen (18) to possess a stun gun. Enacts the review and appeal process of applying for a license to carry with the licensing authority or attorney general.

Session: 2019 Regular Session

Last Action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Last Action Date: March 19, 2019

Sponsors

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5 sponsors: David Place (R); George Nardone (R); Justin Price (R); Sherry Roberts (R); Michael Chippendale (R);

Percentage of House Of Representatives sponsoring bill: 7% (5 of 75)

History
Chamber Date Action
House Mar 19, 2019 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
House Mar 15, 2019 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/19/2019)
House Feb 27, 2019 Introduced, referred to House Judiciary
Texts
Type Date State Link Text
Introduced Feb 27, 2019 state link bill text
Amendments
Title Description Date State Link Text Adopted
There are no amendments to this bill at this time
Votes - Click on description to view vote roll call

There have not been any votes on this bill

Link: link to state bill page

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