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RI S2958
Bill
Status
3/4/2026
Primary Sponsor
Louis Dipalma
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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 and Crisis Text Line (741741) in 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 be removed, obscured, or rendered illegible
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Membership-based shooting ranges must require non-members to be accompanied by a member at all times while on premises and during shooting activity
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Beginning January 1, 2027, all shooting range employees must receive Department of Health-approved training on recognizing suicide warning signs
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The Department of Environmental Management, in conjunction with the Department of Health, will adopt rules and regulations to implement the 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 Senate Judiciary
3/4/2026