Bill > H6014

This bill exempts from sales tax a variety of firearm safety equipment and storage devices, including gun safes, gun cabinets, gun vaults, gun cases, strong boxes, cable locks, trigger locks, and biometric locks. By adding these items to the existing list of sales tax exemptions in Rhode Island's tax code, the bill aims to make these safety-related products more affordable and accessible to gun owners. The motivation appears to be encouraging responsible firearm storage and potentially reducing accidental shootings or unauthorized access to firearms by making safety equipment less expensive. The exemption would apply to the sale, storage, use, or consumption of these items, meaning consumers would not have to pay sales tax when purchasing such equipment. The bill would take effect immediately upon passage.

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