Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 7553: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- WEAPONS

In committee Last action April 8, 2026: 04/08/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Plain-language summary

HB 7553 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 6, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- WEAPONS. Primary sponsor: Earl Read (Democratic), Stephen Casey (Democratic), Jon Brien (Independent), David Bennett (Democratic), Bob Phillips (Democratic), Matthew Dawson (Democratic), Mike Chippendale (Republican), Doc Corvese (Democratic), David Place (Republican), Tom Noret (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 8, 2026): 04/08/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Earl Read (Democratic); Stephen Casey (Democratic); Jon Brien (Independent); David Bennett (Democratic); and 6 more.