DATE CREATED: January 24, 2024
LAST ACTION DATE: 03/20/2024
LAST AMENDMENT DATE: 03/19/2024
PROGRESS: In Committee
BILL ID: S2202
CATEGORIES: Justice
REGION: RI
This act would require the safe storage of firearms and would provide civil and criminal penalties for violations. It would also add rifles and shotguns to the type of firearms that require a trigger lock to be included with purchase. Firearms dealers would be required to post informational signs regarding safe storage. This act would take effect upon passage.
SESSION: 2024 Regular Session
VERSIONS: 2
VOTES: 2
LAST ACTION: Referred to House Judiciary
ACTIONS: 7
SPONSORS: Pam Lauria (D)* , Ryan Pearson (D)* , Val Lawson (D)* , Hanna Gallo (D)* , Dawn Euer (D)* , Alana DiMario (D)* , Joshua Miller (D)* , Walter Felag (D)* , Lou DiPalma (D)* , Sandra Cano (D)*
KEYWORDS: Domestic Violence Disputes, Tamper-Resistant Mechanical Lock, Secure Gun Storage, Federal Firearms License, Information Electronically Accessible, Requires Safe Storage, Behavioral Health Resources, Feature Black Text, Grossly Negligent Manner, Home Significantly Increases