Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5443: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- SUICIDE PREVENTION--VOLUNTARY FIREARM RESTRICTIONS ACT
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 5443 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 12, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- SUICIDE PREVENTION--VOLUNTARY FIREARM RESTRICTIONS ACT. Primary sponsor: Leo Felix (Democratic), Cherie Cruz (Democratic), Jose Batista (Democratic), Matthew Dawson (Democratic), Justine Caldwell (Democratic), Robert Craven (Democratic), Carol McEntee (Democratic), Jason Knight (Democratic), Edith Ajello (Democratic), Jennifer Boylan (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 26, 2025): 03/26/2025 Committee recommended measure 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.
Creates process for individual to voluntarily be either temporarily or indefinitely added to a list restricting their rights to purchase or possess firearms.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leo Felix | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 61 |
| Cherie Cruz | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 58 |
| Jose Batista | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 12 |
| Matthew Dawson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 65 |
| Justine Caldwell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 30 |
| Robert Craven | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 32 |
| Carol McEntee | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 33 |
| Jason Knight | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 67 |
| Edith Ajello | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 1 |
| 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
- 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