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Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 7557: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY --THE RHODE ISLAND FIREARM INDUSTRY ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2026

In committee Official data

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Enacted

Last official action: ·Record last updated:

Plain-language summary

HB 7557 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 6, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY --THE RHODE ISLAND FIREARM INDUSTRY ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2026. Primary sponsor: Casimiro, Michelle McGaw (Democratic), Edith Ajello (Democratic), Kathleen Fogarty (Democratic), Brandon Potter (Democratic), Teresa Tanzi (Democratic), Lauren Carson (Democratic), June Speakman (Democratic), Jennifer Boylan (Democratic), Susan Donovan (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 8, 2026): 04/08/2026 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.

Establishes the Rhode Island firearm industry accountability act of 2026.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
CasimiroPrimary sponsorNot applicable (committee)——
Michelle McGawPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse71
Edith AjelloPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse1
Kathleen FogartyPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse35
Brandon PotterPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse16
Teresa TanziPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse34
Lauren CarsonPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse75
June SpeakmanPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse68
Jennifer BoylanPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse66
Susan DonovanPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse69

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

  1. 04/08/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
  2. 04/01/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/08/2026)
  3. 02/06/2026 Introduced, referred to House Judiciary

Sources

  1. Open States / Plural (data from the official legislature website)
  2. Official legislature source