Proposed Rhode Island Firearm Legislation H8069
Legislation Overview
Title: Requires shooting ranges to post signs in any area in which shooting occurs that contain the following language: “WARNING: If you or a loved one is experiencing distress and/or depression, call the 988 Suicide and Crisis hotline or text “HOME” to 741741”.
Subject: Criminal Offenses: CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- WEAPONS
Description: CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- WEAPONS - Requires shooting ranges to post signs in any area in which shooting occurs that contain the following language: “WARNING: If you or a loved one is experiencing distress and/or depression, call the 988 Suicide and Crisis hotline or text “HOME” to 741741”.
Session: 2026 Regular Session
Last Action: Introduced, referred to House Judiciary
Last Action Date: February 27, 2026
Sponsors
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10 sponsors: Susan Donovan (D); Jennifer Boylan (D); Teresa Tanzi (D); Karen Alzate (D); June Speakman (D); Terri-Denise Cortvriend (D); Julie Casimiro (D); Cherie Cruz (D); Jenni Azanero Furtado (D); Brandon Potter (D);
Percentage of House Of Representatives sponsoring bill: 13% (10 of 75)
History
| Chamber | Date | Action |
| House | Feb 27, 2026 | Introduced, referred to House Judiciary |
Texts
| Type | Date | State Link | Text |
| Introduced | Feb 27, 2026 | 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
