Rhode Island House Bill 8070: Makes it permissible for any student, professor, or other employee of any public or private college or university, to carry, possess and have in their custody, possession and/or under their control, a stun-gun or pepper spray for purposes of self-defense.

Rhode Island · 2026 session

What it does

CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- WEAPONS - Makes it permissible for any student, professor, or other employee of any public or private college or university, to carry, possess and have in their custody, possession and/or under their control, a stun-gun or pepper spray for purposes of self-defense.

Latest action

Committee recommended measure be held for further study (2026-04-08)

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