Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5653: 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 5653 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: Doc Corvese (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.
Prohibits the licensing authority from imposing additional or stricter requirements than the department of attorney general as well as prohibiting said licensing authorities from imposing any fees, other than the fee required in § 11-47-12.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 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