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RI S2056
RI S2056Disqualifies individuals with prior felony convictions or nolo contendere pleas from purchasing or possessing a firearm. It also prevents the sentencing judge from suspending the first two (2) years of any sentence under limited circumstances.
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Introduced
01/09/2026
01/09/2026
In Committee
01/09/2026
01/09/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This act would disqualify individuals with prior felony convictions or nolo contendere pleas from purchasing or possessing a firearm. It would also prevent the sentencing judge from suspending the first two (2) years of any sentence under limited circumstances. This act would take effect upon passage.
AI Summary
This bill amends existing law to disqualify individuals with prior felony convictions or those who have entered a plea of "nolo contendere" (meaning they do not admit guilt but accept the punishment) to a felony charge from purchasing or possessing a firearm. It also modifies sentencing provisions by preventing judges from suspending the first two years of a sentence for violations of this new prohibition, meaning those convicted will serve at least two years in prison. The bill will become effective immediately upon its passage.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (10)
Dawn Euer (D)*,
Jonathon Acosta (D),
Meghan Kallman (D),
Pam Lauria (D),
Tiara Mack (D),
Ryan Pearson (D),
Ana Quezada (D),
Bridget Valverde (D),
Lammis Vargas (D),
Sam Zurier (D),
Last Action
Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary (on 01/09/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://status.rilegislature.gov/ |
| BillText | https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/SenateText26/S2056.pdf |
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