Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 59: 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 59 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on January 23, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- WEAPONS. Primary sponsor: John Burke (Democratic), Andrew Dimitri (Democratic), Walter Felag (Democratic), Jake Bissaillon (Democratic), Victoria Gu (Democratic), Matt LaMountain (Democratic), Hanna Gallo (Democratic), Bob Britto (Democratic), Val Lawson (Democratic), David Tikoian (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 20, 2025): 06/20/2025 Committee recommends passage of Sub A.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Defines "crime gun" and requires law enforcement to submit crime gun or 2 fired cartridge cases or shell casings seized to state crime laboratory or the BATF for testing and tracing, also would require 2 test-fired cartridge cases to be entered into NIBIN
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Burke | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Andrew Dimitri | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 25 |
| Walter Felag | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 10 |
| Jake Bissaillon | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 1 |
| Victoria Gu | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 38 |
| Matt LaMountain | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 31 |
| Hanna Gallo | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 27 |
| Bob Britto | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 18 |
| Val Lawson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| David Tikoian | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 06/20/2025 Committee recommends passage of Sub A
- 06/19/2025 Proposed Substitute
- 06/18/2025 Scheduled for consideration (06/20/2025)
- 02/11/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 02/07/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (02/11/2025)
- 01/23/2025 Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary