Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5652: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- WEAPONS
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 5652 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 26, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- WEAPONS. Primary sponsor: Carol McEntee (Democratic), Edith Ajello (Democratic), Justine Caldwell (Democratic), Leo Felix (Democratic), Jose Batista (Democratic), Robert Craven (Democratic), Matthew Dawson (Democratic), Jason Knight (Democratic), Teresa Tanzi (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.
Precludes a person who pled nolo contendere or convicted of a misdemeanor offense and sentenced in accordance with the hate crime sentencing enhancement act for such misdemeanor, from purchasing, owning, carrying, transporting or having possession firearm
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carol McEntee | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 33 |
| Edith Ajello | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 1 |
| Justine Caldwell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 30 |
| Leo Felix | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 61 |
| Jose Batista | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 12 |
| Robert Craven | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 32 |
| Matthew Dawson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 65 |
| Jason Knight | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 67 |
| Teresa Tanzi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 34 |
| 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)
- 02/26/2025 Introduced, referred to House Judiciary