2021 Rhode Island active gun legislation
H.5381 Gun training – improving
H.5386/S.416 -PASSED INTO LAW-, Background checks – improving
H.5553/S.406 Locking up guns – requiring
H.5554/S.414 Magazine capacity – restricting
H.5555/S.73 -PASSED INTO LAW-, Guns in schools – keeping out
H.5556/S.415 Assault weapons – banning
H.5558/S.509 Reciprocity – expanding
H.5970 Minimum age for guns – raising
H.5971 Gun licenses – decreasing requirements
H.5972/S.507 Gun licenses – decreasing requirements
S.508/S.517 Gun silencers – allowing

Two gun control bills pass into law

7/13/2021

H.5386/S.416, passed into law. It outlaws straw purchases. These are gun purchases that allow gangs to obtain guns without going through background checks.👍 like
H.5555/S.73, passed into law. It prohibits carrying guns into K-12 schools.👍 like

Three good gun bills in committee this week

June 27, 2021

H.5386/S.416, committee hearing scheduled. It outlaws straw purchases. These are gun purchases that allow gangs to obtain guns without going through background checks.👍 like
H.5553/S.406, committee hearing scheduled. It mandates the proper and safe storage of guns in the home.👍 like
H.5555/S.73, committee hearing scheduled. It prohibits carrying guns into K-12 schools.👍 like

The bills could move quickly this week before the legislative session ends for the year. Please contact your State Senator and Representative. Ask for support of H.5386/S.416, H.5553/S.506 and H.5555/S.73. You can find your representatives at Common Cause.

Committee hearing Monday (04/11) on many gun bills

April 10, 2021

H.5553/S.406, committee hearing scheduled. Mandates the proper and safe storage of guns in the home.👍 like
H.5554/S.414, committee hearing scheduled. Restricts the magazine capacity of assault weapons to 10 rounds.👍 like
H.5555/S.73, committee hearing scheduled. Prohibits carrying guns into K-12 schools.👍 like
H.5556/S.415, committee hearing scheduled. Bans assault weapons.👍 like
H.5558/S.509, committee hearing scheduled. These type of bills require the recognition of licenses from states that give out licenses like candy. 👎 dislike
H.5972/S.507, committee hearing scheduled. Allows anyone over 21 to carry loaded guns without obtaining any type of license. 👎 dislike
S.508/S.517, committee hearing scheduled. Makes it legal to buy and hunt with silencers. No doubt, the silencers would be used in crimes. 👎 dislike

The NRA told their members: “Calling all Rhode Island gun owners!. The Senate Judiciary Committee will hear the following bills on Monday, April 12 at 3 p.m.”

All gun violence prevention supporters can offset the power of the NRA members and attend on line. You can get further directions on participation on the Legislature’s website. You can find your representatives at Common Cause.

Committee meets on numerous gun related bills

March 18, 2021

H.5381 is in committee. It requires a medical authorized release form certifying mental health before purchasing a firearm.👍 like
H.5553 is in committee. Mandates the proper and safe storage of guns in the home.👍 like
H.5554 is in committee. Restricts the magazine capacity of assault weapons to 10 rounds.👍 like
H.5555 is in committee. Prohibits carrying guns into K-12 schools.👍 like
H.5556 is in committee. Bans assault weapons.👍 like
H.5558 is in committee. Expands reciprocity. These type of bills require the recognition of licenses from states that give out licenses like candy. 👎 dislike
H.5970 is in committee. Raises the age to purchase rifles and assault weapons from 18 to 21.👍 like
H.5971 is in committee. Creates an appeal process when denied a CCW license. 👎 dislike
H.5972 is in committee. Allows anyone over 21 to carry loaded guns without obtaining any type of license. 👎 dislike

These bills will be heard by the House Judiciary Committee on Friday March 19 at 1 pm. The hearing will be via video conference. You can see the session on the Live Web Channel 1.