Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5130: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- WEAPONS
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 5130 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on January 22, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- WEAPONS. Primary sponsor: Leo Felix (Democratic), Justine Caldwell (Democratic), Edith Ajello (Democratic), Cherie Cruz (Democratic), Matthew Dawson (Democratic), Carol McEntee (Democratic), Robert Craven (Democratic), Teresa Tanzi (Democratic), Jason Knight (Democratic), Jennifer Boylan (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (July 2, 2025): 07/02/2025 Signed by Governor.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Crime gun ballistic evidence to be submitted to NIBIN.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leo Felix | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 61 |
| Justine Caldwell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 30 |
| Edith Ajello | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 1 |
| Cherie Cruz | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 58 |
| Matthew Dawson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 65 |
| Carol McEntee | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 33 |
| Robert Craven | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 32 |
| Teresa Tanzi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 34 |
| Jason Knight | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 67 |
| Jennifer Boylan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 66 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 07/02/2025 Signed by Governor
- 06/27/2025 Transmitted to Governor
- 06/20/2025 Senate passed Sub A in concurrence
- 06/20/2025 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/20/2025)
- 06/10/2025 House passed Sub A
- 06/06/2025 Placed on House Calendar (06/10/2025)
- 06/03/2025 Committee recommends passage of Sub A
- 05/30/2025 Proposed Substitute
- 05/30/2025 Scheduled for reconsideration (06/03/2025)
- 05/13/2025 Committee recommends passage of Sub A
- 05/09/2025 Proposed Substitute
- 05/09/2025 Scheduled for consideration (05/13/2025)
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