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RI H6042
RI H6042Exempts certain U.S. employees from having to obtain state licenses to carry a visible or concealed pistol or revolver.
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Introduced
03/07/2025
03/07/2025
In Committee
03/07/2025
03/07/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/20/2025
06/20/2025
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This act would add officers or employees of the United States authorized by law to carry a concealed firearm, to the category of persons exempt from certain state laws regarding licenses, permits, and certificates needed to carry a pistol or revolver, whether visible or concealed. This act would take effect upon passage.
AI Summary
This bill amends Rhode Island state law to exempt certain federal employees who are legally authorized to carry a concealed firearm from existing state licensing requirements for carrying pistols or revolvers. Specifically, the bill modifies two sections of the state's weapons laws (11-47-9.1 and 11-47-35.1) to add "officers or employees of the United States authorized by law to carry a concealed firearm" to the list of individuals who are already exempt from obtaining state licenses or permits to carry firearms. The exemption means these federal employees can carry concealed firearms throughout Rhode Island without needing to obtain a state-specific license, similar to the existing exemptions for state police, city and town police officers, and airport police. This change effectively aligns state law with federal authorization for certain federal employees to carry weapons, and the bill will take effect immediately upon its passage.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Committee recommended measure be held for further study (on 03/26/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://status.rilegislature.gov/ |
| BillText | https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText25/HouseText25/H6042.pdf |
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