Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 8072: 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 8072 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: Nathan Biah (Democratic), Earl Read (Democratic), Matthew Dawson (Democratic), Bill O'Brien (Democratic), Doc Corvese (Democratic), Greg Costantino (Democratic), Jon Brien (Independent), Marie Hopkins (Republican), Mike Chippendale (Republican), Stephen Casey (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 8, 2026): 04/08/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Nathan Biah (Democratic); Earl Read (Democratic); Matthew Dawson (Democratic); Bill O'Brien (Democratic); and 6 more.