Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 8072: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- WEAPONS
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 8072 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 27, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- WEAPONS. Primary sponsor: Nathan Biah (Democratic), Earl Read (Democratic), Matthew Dawson (Democratic), Bill O'Brien (Democratic), Doc Corvese (Democratic), Greg Costantino (Democratic), Jon Brien (Independent), Marie Hopkins (Republican), Mike Chippendale (Republican), Stephen Casey (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.
Allows a person over 18 to purchase a stun gun or electronic dart gun and prohibits the sale of a stun gun or electronic dart gun to a person under 18 and criminalizes using a stun gun or electronic dart gun in a crime or against a police officer.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7 · Independent 1 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan Biah | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 3 |
| Earl Read | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 26 |
| Matthew Dawson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 65 |
| Bill O'Brien | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 54 |
| Doc Corvese | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 55 |
| Greg Costantino | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 44 |
| Jon Brien | Primary sponsor | Independent | House | 49 |
| Marie Hopkins | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 21 |
| Mike Chippendale | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 40 |
| Stephen Casey | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 50 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 04/08/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 04/01/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/08/2026)
- 02/27/2026 Introduced, referred to House Judiciary