Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5069: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- WEAPONS
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 5069 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on January 16, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- WEAPONS. Primary sponsor: Bob Phillips (Democratic), Raymond Hull (Democratic), Brian Kennedy (Democratic), Earl Read (Democratic), Tom Noret (Democratic), Scott Slater (Democratic), Bill O'Brien (Democratic), Joseph Solomon (Democratic), Sam Azzinaro (Democratic), Doc Corvese (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 19, 2025): 02/19/2025 Withdrawn at sponsor's request.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Prohibits any city or town from requiring an applicant for license to carry concealed firearm to provide a reason for their request other than those outlined in § 11-47-1.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bob Phillips | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 51 |
| Raymond Hull | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
| Brian Kennedy | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 38 |
| Earl Read | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 26 |
| Tom Noret | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
| Scott Slater | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
| Bill O'Brien | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 54 |
| Joseph Solomon | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 22 |
| Sam Azzinaro | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 37 |
| Doc Corvese | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 55 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 02/19/2025 Withdrawn at sponsor's request
- 01/16/2025 Introduced, referred to House Judiciary