RI S2285

Increases penalties for carrying a stolen firearm during a violent crime: first offense changes from 5-15 years to 10-20 years, second offense from 15-20 years to 15-25 years, and third offense minimum increases from 20 to 25 years with possible life imprisonment.

Adds mandatory minimum periods without parole or probation eligibility for violent crimes with stolen firearms: 5 years for first offense, 10 years for second offense, and 15 years for third or subsequent offenses.

Increases penalties for possession of a stolen firearm (knowing it to be stolen) from 3-15 years to 5-20 years imprisonment.

Requires first-time stolen firearm possession offenders to serve at least 3 years without parole/probation eligibility, and repeat offenders to serve at least 10 years without eligibility.

Sentences for carrying a stolen firearm during a violent crime must run consecutive to the underlying crime sentence; takes effect upon passage.