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RI H7754
Bill
Status
2/12/2026
Primary Sponsor
Kathleen Fogarty
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AI Summary
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Eliminates the ability for out-of-state residents holding concealed carry permits from other states to apply for a Rhode Island concealed carry permit based solely on that out-of-state permit
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Requires Rhode Island residents to apply for concealed carry permits only through the licensing authority of the city or town where they have a bona fide residence or place of business
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Retains existing requirements that applicants must be 21 years of age or older, demonstrate good reason to fear injury to person or property (or other proper reason), and be deemed a suitable person to be licensed
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Corrects a minor typographical error changing "in" to "on" regarding the form prescribed by the attorney general
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Takes effect immediately upon passage
Legislative Description
Deletes the provision permitting out of state residents to obtain concealed carry permits in this state solely based on their rights in other states. It also corrects a minor typographical error.
Criminal Offenses
Last Action
Introduced, referred to House Judiciary
2/12/2026