Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5935: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- WEAPONS -- CONCEALED CARRY REFORM
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 5935 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 -- CONCEALED CARRY REFORM. Primary sponsor: Stephen Casey (Democratic), Paul Santucci (Republican), Bob Quattrocchi (Republican), Chris Paplauskas (Republican), Mike Chippendale (Republican), David Place (Republican), Dick Fascia (Republican). 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.
Expands firearm rights to recognize out of state carry permits, authorizes weapons carried during emergency evacuation and establishes an appeal process for permit denied.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Casey | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 50 |
| Paul Santucci | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 53 |
| Bob Quattrocchi | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 41 |
| Chris Paplauskas | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 15 |
| Mike Chippendale | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 40 |
| David Place | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 47 |
| Dick Fascia | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 42 |
“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