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RI H8069
Bill
Status
2/27/2026
Primary Sponsor
Susan Donovan
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AI Summary
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Shooting ranges must conspicuously display suicide prevention signs in all areas where shooting activity occurs, featuring the 988 Suicide and Crisis hotline number and the text crisis line (741741) in both English and Spanish.
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Signs must be at least 8.5" x 11" with black text on white background in at least 36-point font, and cannot contain any additional text beyond the required warning message.
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Membership-based shooting ranges must require non-members to be accompanied at all times by a member or staff member while on premises and during shooting activities.
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Beginning January 1, 2027, all shooting range employees must complete suicide warning signs training approved by the Department of Health.
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The Department of Environmental Management and Department of Health are directed to adopt rules and regulations to implement these requirements.
Legislative Description
Requires shooting ranges to post signs in any area in which shooting occurs that contain the following language: “WARNING: If you or a loved one is experiencing distress and/or depression, call the 988 Suicide and Crisis hotline or text “HOME” to 741741”.
Criminal Offenses
Last Action
Introduced, referred to House Judiciary
2/27/2026