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RI S3110
Bill
Status
3/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Jacob Bissaillon
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AI Summary
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Amends Rhode Island law to make it unlawful for persons under 18 to possess a firearm, removing the previous allowance for minors to both "possess and use" firearms under supervised conditions
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Retains existing exceptions allowing minors to possess firearms at approved camps or rifle ranges with parent/guardian/supervising adult present, and when engaged in lawful hunting, ROTC programs, ceremonial parades, competitive shooting, state militia activities, or basic firearms education programs
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Continues to permit minors under 18 to transport an unloaded firearm in a suitable case between home and approved ranges when accompanied by a parent, guardian, or supervising adult
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Defines "qualified adult" as any person 21 years or older who is legally permitted to possess and use the firearm
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Takes effect immediately upon passage
Legislative Description
Specifies that it is unlawful for any person under the age of eighteen (18) to possess a firearm.
Criminal Offenses
Last Action
Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary
3/13/2026