Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 7755: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- WEAPONS -- RESPONSIBLE FIREARM PURCHASING ACT

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

Plain-language summary

HB 7755 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 12, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- WEAPONS -- RESPONSIBLE FIREARM PURCHASING ACT. Primary sponsor: Jason Knight (Democratic), Leo Felix (Democratic), Jennifer Stewart (Democratic), Jose Batista (Democratic), Earl Read (Democratic), Justine Caldwell (Democratic), Robert Craven (Democratic), Matthew Dawson (Democratic), Teresa Tanzi (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); Leo Felix (Democratic); Jennifer Stewart (Democratic); Jose Batista (Democratic); and 6 more.