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RI S2153
RI S2153Allows attorney general to enter into agreements with other states to recognize a concealed handgun permit as valid and authorizes RI to recognize and honor a concealed weapon permit from out of state with certain requirements.
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Introduced
01/16/2026
01/16/2026
In Committee
01/16/2026
01/16/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This act would allow the attorney general to enter into agreements with other states to recognize a concealed handgun permit as valid. This act would authorize the State of Rhode Island to recognize and honor a concealed weapon permit from out of state provided the license holder is twenty-one (21) years of age or older, the reciprocal state or county provides a means of twenty- four (24) hours instantaneous verification, the permit holder has in their immediate possession the valid out of state permit along with a state issued photo identification and the individual is subject to the same laws and restrictions with respect to carrying a weapon as a resident of Rhode Island. Further, any active-duty law enforcement officers having a government issued identification card would have the right to carry a concealed firearm within the State of Rhode Island. This act would take effect upon passage.
AI Summary
This bill allows the Rhode Island Attorney General to make agreements with other states to ensure that a concealed handgun permit from one state is recognized as valid in another, and it also authorizes Rhode Island to recognize and honor concealed weapon permits from out of state under specific conditions. These conditions include the permit holder being at least 21 years old, the issuing state or county having a system for immediate, 24-hour verification of the permit's validity, the permit holder carrying both their valid out-of-state permit and a government-issued photo ID, and the permit holder adhering to Rhode Island's laws and restrictions for carrying a concealed weapon. Additionally, active-duty law enforcement officers from other states or counties will be allowed to carry a concealed firearm in Rhode Island if they have their official government-issued identification.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (5)
Gordon Rogers (R)*,
Jessica de la Cruz (R),
Elaine Morgan (R),
Thomas Paolino (R),
Lou Raptakis (D),
Last Action
Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary (on 01/16/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://status.rilegislature.gov/ |
| BillText | https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/SenateText26/S2153.pdf |
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