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Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 2971: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- SUICIDE PREVENTION--VOLUNTARY FIREARM RESTRICTIONS ACT

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

SB 2971 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on March 4, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- SUICIDE PREVENTION--VOLUNTARY FIREARM RESTRICTIONS ACT. Primary sponsor: Melissa Murray (Democratic), Lori Urso (Democratic), Alana DiMario (Democratic), Dawn Euer (Democratic), Linda Ujifusa (Democratic), Jonathon Acosta (Democratic), Meghan Kallman (Democratic), Pam Lauria (Democratic), Bridget Valverde (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 14, 2026): 04/14/2026 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.

Creates process for individual to voluntarily be either temporarily or indefinitely added to a list restricting their rights to purchase or possess firearms. Adds civil fines and misdemeanor for violations.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Melissa MurrayPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate24
Lori UrsoPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate8
Alana DiMarioPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate36
Dawn EuerPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate13
Linda UjifusaPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate11
Jonathon AcostaPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate16
Meghan KallmanPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate15
Pam LauriaPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate32
Bridget ValverdePrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate35

“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. 04/14/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
  2. 04/10/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/14/2026)
  3. 03/04/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary

Sources

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