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RI H8070
Bill
Status
2/27/2026
Primary Sponsor
Marie Hopkins
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AI Summary
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Students, professors, and employees of public or private colleges and universities would be permitted to carry, possess, and have custody of stun-guns or pepper spray for self-defense purposes
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Creates an exception to Rhode Island's existing prohibition on carrying stun-guns, which currently bans such weapons along with blackjacks, metal knuckles, bludgeons, and similar items
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Applies specifically to individuals affiliated with higher education institutions, not the general public
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Takes effect immediately upon passage
Legislative Description
Makes it permissible for any student, professor, or other employee of any public or private college or university, to carry, possess and have in their custody, possession and/or under their control, a stun-gun or pepper spray for purposes of self-defense.
Criminal Offenses
Last Action
Introduced, referred to House Judiciary
2/27/2026