Bill > S0853

This bill modifies Rhode Island's existing concealed carry firearm licensing law by prohibiting cities and towns from imposing additional requirements beyond those established by the state's department of attorney general when processing concealed carry permit applications. Specifically, local licensing authorities will no longer be allowed to require applicants to provide reasons for their permit request beyond the existing standard of having "good reason to fear an injury to his or her person or property or has any other proper reason for carrying a pistol or revolver." The bill also prevents local jurisdictions from charging fees different from those outlined in § 11-47-12 and from creating stricter licensing standards than the state's existing guidelines. The legislation maintains the current requirement that applicants must be 21 years of age or older and be deemed a "suitable person" to receive a license, which will remain valid for four years. The bill will take effect immediately upon passage, providing immediate standardization of concealed carry permit processes across Rhode Island's local jurisdictions.

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