Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

HB 5443: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- SUICIDE PREVENTION--VOLUNTARY FIREARM RESTRICTIONS ACT

In committee Last action March 26, 2025: 03/26/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Plain-language summary

HB 5443 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 12, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- SUICIDE PREVENTION--VOLUNTARY FIREARM RESTRICTIONS ACT. Primary sponsor: Leo Felix (Democratic), Cherie Cruz (Democratic), Jose Batista (Democratic), Matthew Dawson (Democratic), Justine Caldwell (Democratic), Robert Craven (Democratic), Carol McEntee (Democratic), Jason Knight (Democratic), Edith Ajello (Democratic), Jennifer Boylan (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 26, 2025): 03/26/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Leo Felix (Democratic); Cherie Cruz (Democratic); Jose Batista (Democratic); Matthew Dawson (Democratic); and 6 more.