· RI legislature · 2026

AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- WEAPONS -- RESPONSIBLE FIREARM PURCHASING ACT

Changes the application to purchase a firearm. Further, this act would require all persons seeking to possess a firearm except for police and military personnel to complete and pass a basic firearm safety training course.

Sponsor

Lou DiPalma (D-RI)

Introduced

2026-02-27

Policy area

Crime and Law Enforcement

Latest action

02/27/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary