Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 8073: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- UNLAWFUL SALE OF PROHIBITED FIREARMS

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

Plain-language summary

HB 8073 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 -- UNLAWFUL SALE OF PROHIBITED FIREARMS. Primary sponsor: Joshua Giraldo (Democratic), Edith Ajello (Democratic), Arthur Handy (Democratic), Rebecca Kislak (Democratic), Jennifer Stewart (Democratic), Karen Alzate (Democratic), Jennifer Boylan (Democratic), Teresa Tanzi (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 8, 2026): 04/08/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Joshua Giraldo (Democratic); Edith Ajello (Democratic); Arthur Handy (Democratic); Rebecca Kislak (Democratic); and 4 more.