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Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 7754: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- WEAPONS

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 7754 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 12, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- WEAPONS. Primary sponsor: Lauren Carson (Democratic), Terri Cortvriend (Democratic), Katie Kazarian (Democratic), Teresa Tanzi (Democratic), Justine Caldwell (Democratic), Carol McEntee (Democratic), Susan Donovan (Democratic), Arthur Handy (Democratic), Kathleen Fogarty (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.

Deletes the provision permitting out of state residents to obtain concealed carry permits in this state solely based on their rights in other states. It also corrects a minor typographical error.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Lauren CarsonPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse75
Terri CortvriendPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse72
Katie KazarianPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse63
Teresa TanziPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse34
Justine CaldwellPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse30
Carol McEnteePrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse33
Susan DonovanPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse69
Arthur HandyPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse18
Kathleen FogartyPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse35

“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. 02/12/2026 Introduced, referred to House Judiciary

Sources

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