Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 8068: 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 8068 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 27, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- WEAPONS. Primary sponsor: Grace Diaz (Democratic), Matthew Dawson (Democratic), Jason Knight (Democratic), Justine Caldwell (Democratic), Edith Ajello (Democratic), Jenni Furtado (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: Grace Diaz (Democratic); Matthew Dawson (Democratic); Jason Knight (Democratic); Justine Caldwell (Democratic); and 4 more.