Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 280: 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
SB 280 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on February 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- WEAPONS. Primary sponsor: Thomas Paolino (Republican), Elaine Morgan (Republican), Pete Appollonio (Democratic), Jessica de la Cruz (Republican), Matt LaMountain (Democratic), David Tikoian (Democratic), Andrew Dimitri (Democratic), Gordon Rogers (Republican). 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 4 · Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Paolino | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 17 |
| Elaine Morgan | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 34 |
| Pete Appollonio | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 29 |
| Jessica de la Cruz | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 23 |
| Matt LaMountain | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 31 |
| David Tikoian | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
| Andrew Dimitri | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 25 |
| Gordon Rogers | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 21 |
“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 House passed in concurrence
- 06/14/2025 Placed on House Calendar (06/18/2025)
- 06/12/2025 Committee recommends passage in concurrence
- 06/10/2025 Scheduled for consideration (06/12/2025)
- 04/02/2025 Referred to House Judiciary
- 04/01/2025 Senate read and passed
- 03/28/2025 Placed on Senate Calendar (04/01/2025)
- 03/25/2025 Committee recommends passage
- 03/21/2025 Scheduled for consideration (03/25/2025)
- 02/25/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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