Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 8434: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- SENTENCING ENHANCEMENT FOR FIREARM RELATED OFFENSES -- NYNY'S LAW

In committee Last action April 30, 2026: 04/30/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Plain-language summary

HB 8434 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on April 10, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- SENTENCING ENHANCEMENT FOR FIREARM RELATED OFFENSES -- NYNY'S LAW. Primary sponsor: Doc Corvese (Democratic), Stephen Casey (Democratic), Joseph Solomon (Democratic), Sam Azzinaro (Democratic), Bob Phillips (Democratic), Earl Read (Democratic), Tom Noret (Democratic), Robert Craven (Democratic), Matthew Dawson (Democratic), Bill O'Brien (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 30, 2026): 04/30/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Doc Corvese (Democratic); Stephen Casey (Democratic); Joseph Solomon (Democratic); Sam Azzinaro (Democratic); and 6 more.