Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 7636: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- SUICIDE PREVENTION--VOLUNTARY FIREARM RESTRICTIONS ACT

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

Plain-language summary

HB 7636 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 11, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- SUICIDE PREVENTION--VOLUNTARY FIREARM RESTRICTIONS ACT. Primary sponsor: Jason Knight (Democratic), Edith Ajello (Democratic), Leo Felix (Democratic), Jose Batista (Democratic), Earl Read (Democratic), Robert Craven (Democratic), Matthew Dawson (Democratic), Casimiro, Justine Caldwell (Democratic), Jennifer Boylan (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 8, 2026): 04/08/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Jason Knight (Democratic); Edith Ajello (Democratic); Leo Felix (Democratic); Jose Batista (Democratic); and 6 more.