Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5890: 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 5890 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 28, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- WEAPONS. Primary sponsor: Raymond Hull (Democratic), Tom Noret (Democratic), Rebecca Kislak (Democratic), Jenni Furtado (Democratic), Kathleen Fogarty (Democratic), Teresa Tanzi (Democratic), Matthew Dawson (Democratic), Justine Caldwell (Democratic), Jason Knight (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.
Specifies that it is unlawful for any person under the age of eighteen (18) to possess a firearm.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raymond Hull | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
| Tom Noret | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
| Rebecca Kislak | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 4 |
| Jenni Furtado | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 64 |
| Kathleen Fogarty | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 35 |
| Teresa Tanzi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 34 |
| Matthew Dawson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 65 |
| Justine Caldwell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 30 |
| 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
- 03/26/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 03/12/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/26/2025)
- 02/28/2025 Introduced, referred to House Judiciary