Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5436: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- RHODE ISLAND ASSAULT WEAPONS BAN ACT OF 2025
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Plain-language summary
HB 5436 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 12, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- RHODE ISLAND ASSAULT WEAPONS BAN ACT OF 2025. Primary sponsor: Leo Felix (Democratic), Matthew Dawson (Democratic), Robert Craven (Democratic), Katie Kazarian (Democratic), Edith Ajello (Democratic), Carol McEntee (Democratic), June Speakman (Democratic), Jennifer Boylan (Democratic), Justine Caldwell (Democratic), Jason Knight (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 18, 2025): 06/18/2025 Committee recommended Substitute A be held for further study.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Establishes the Rhode Island Assault Weapons Ban Act of 2025.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leo Felix | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 61 |
| Matthew Dawson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 65 |
| Robert Craven | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 32 |
| Katie Kazarian | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 63 |
| Edith Ajello | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 1 |
| Carol McEntee | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 33 |
| June Speakman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 68 |
| Jennifer Boylan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 66 |
| Justine Caldwell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 30 |
| Jason Knight | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 67 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 06/18/2025 Committee recommended Substitute A be held for further study
- 06/17/2025 Proposed Substitute
- 06/16/2025 Scheduled for consideration (06/18/2025)
- 06/11/2025 Referred to Senate Judiciary
- 06/05/2025 House passed Sub A
- 06/03/2025 Placed on House Calendar (06/05/2025)
- 06/03/2025 Committee recommends passage of Sub A
- 05/30/2025 Proposed Substitute
- 05/30/2025 Scheduled for consideration (06/03/2025)
- 03/26/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 03/12/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/26/2025)
- 02/12/2025 Introduced, referred to House Judiciary