Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 1154: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- WEAPONS
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 1154 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on June 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- WEAPONS. Primary sponsor: Pete Appollonio (Democratic), Thomas Paolino (Republican), Jessica de la Cruz (Republican), Elaine Morgan (Republican), Frank Ciccone (Democratic), John Burke (Democratic), Lou Raptakis (Democratic), Todd Patalano (Democratic), David Tikoian (Democratic), Brian Thompson (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 13, 2025): 06/13/2025 Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Provides that a person over 18 yrs can purchase/possess a stun gun or electronic dart gun, prohibits sale of a stun gun or electronic dart gun to anyone under18 yrs, and criminalizes the use of a stun gun or electronic dart gun in any criminal offense.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7 · Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Appollonio | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 29 |
| Thomas Paolino | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 17 |
| Jessica de la Cruz | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 23 |
| Elaine Morgan | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 34 |
| Frank Ciccone | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 7 |
| John Burke | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Lou Raptakis | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 33 |
| Todd Patalano | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 26 |
| David Tikoian | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
| Brian Thompson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 20 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 06/13/2025 Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary