Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

HB 5436: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- RHODE ISLAND ASSAULT WEAPONS BAN ACT OF 2025

Passed one chamber Last action June 18, 2025: 06/18/2025 Committee recommended Substitute A be held for further study

Plain-language summary

HB 5436 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 12, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- RHODE ISLAND ASSAULT WEAPONS BAN ACT OF 2025. Primary sponsor: Leo Felix (Democratic), Matthew Dawson (Democratic), Robert Craven (Democratic), Katie Kazarian (Democratic), Edith Ajello (Democratic), Carol McEntee (Democratic), June Speakman (Democratic), Jennifer Boylan (Democratic), Justine Caldwell (Democratic), Jason Knight (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 18, 2025): 06/18/2025 Committee recommended Substitute A be held for further study.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Leo Felix (Democratic); Matthew Dawson (Democratic); Robert Craven (Democratic); Katie Kazarian (Democratic); and 6 more.