Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 530: 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 530 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on February 26, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- WEAPONS. Primary sponsor: Sue Sosnowski (Democratic), Melissa Murray (Democratic), Victoria Gu (Democratic), Mark McKenney (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 14, 2025): 05/14/2025 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.
Precludes a person who pled nolo contendere or convicted of a misdemeanor offense and sentenced in accordance with the hate crime sentencing enhancement act for such misdemeanor, from purchasing, owning, carrying, transporting or having possession firearm
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sue Sosnowski | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 37 |
| Melissa Murray | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 24 |
| Victoria Gu | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 38 |
| Mark McKenney | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 30 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 05/14/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 05/09/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/14/2025)
- 02/26/2025 Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary