Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 6242: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- WEAPONS
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 6242 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on April 22, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- WEAPONS. Primary sponsor: Nathan Biah (Democratic), Anthony DeSimone (Democratic), Bill O'Brien (Democratic), Scott Slater (Democratic), Charlene Lima (Democratic), David Bennett (Democratic), Doc Corvese (Democratic), John Lombardi (Democratic), Raymond Hull (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 26, 2025): 06/26/2025 Effective without Governor's signature.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Replaces state marshals with capitol police as to those law enforcement officers being exempt from certain firearm restrictions.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan Biah | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 3 |
| Anthony DeSimone | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 5 |
| Bill O'Brien | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 54 |
| Scott Slater | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
| Charlene Lima | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 14 |
| David Bennett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Doc Corvese | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 55 |
| John Lombardi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 8 |
| Raymond Hull | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 06/26/2025 Effective without Governor's signature
- 06/18/2025 Transmitted to Governor
- 06/18/2025 Senate passed in concurrence
- 06/14/2025 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/18/2025)
- 06/10/2025 House read and passed
- 06/06/2025 Placed on House Calendar (06/10/2025)
- 06/05/2025 Committee recommends passage
- 05/30/2025 Scheduled for consideration (06/05/2025)
- 04/24/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 04/22/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/24/2025)
- 04/22/2025 Introduced, referred to House Judiciary