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RI S2395

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/30/2026

Primary Sponsor

Brian Thompson

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Persons 18 years or older may legally purchase and possess stun guns and electronic dart guns, unless otherwise prohibited from possessing firearms under existing law or convicted of a felony.

  • Selling, transferring, or furnishing a stun gun or electronic dart gun to anyone under 18 is a felony punishable by up to 5 years imprisonment.

  • Using a stun gun or electronic dart gun in the commission of a crime is a felony punishable by up to $10,000 fine and/or up to 10 years imprisonment.

  • Using a stun gun or electronic dart gun against a police officer performing their duties is a felony with the same penalties, but sentences must run consecutively to any underlying crime and cannot be suspended or deferred.

  • Removes stun guns from the list of prohibited weapons that cannot be carried or possessed under Rhode Island law.

Legislative Description

Allows a person over 18 to purchase a stun gun or electronic dart gun and prohibits the sale of a stun gun or electronic dart gun to a person under 18 and criminalizes using a stun gun or electronic dart gun in a crime or against a police officer.

Criminal Offenses

Last Action

Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary

1/30/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/30/2026

Full Bill Text

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