· RI legislature · 2026

AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- WEAPONS

Increases sentences for carrying a stolen firearm when committing a crime of violence and for possessing a stolen firearm. Requires that a person convicted of these offenses serve a period of time in which they would not be eligible for parole/ probation.

Sponsor

Todd Patalano (D-RI)

Introduced

2026-01-23

Policy area

Crime and Law Enforcement

Latest action

01/23/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary