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RI S3110

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Jacob Bissaillon

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Defines "qualified adult" as any person 21 years or older who is legally permitted to possess and use the firearm

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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