Rhode Island Senate Bill 2971: Creates process for individual to voluntarily be either temporarily or indefinitely added to a list restricting their rights to purchase or possess firearms. Adds civil fines and misdemeanor for violations.

Rhode Island · 2026 session

What it does

HEALTH AND SAFETY -- SUICIDE PREVENTION -- VOLUNTARY FIREARM RESTRICTIONS ACT - Creates process for individual to voluntarily be either temporarily or indefinitely added to a list restricting their rights to purchase or possess firearms. Adds civil fines and misdemeanor for violations.

Latest action

Committee recommended measure be held for further study (2026-04-14)

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