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RI S2292

RI S2292
Makes it a felony for any person to remove or attempt to remove any firearm or other weapon or any communication device from any peace officer or investigator of the department of attorney general.


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Introduced
01/23/2026
In Committee
01/23/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This act would make it a felony for any person to remove or attempt to remove any firearm or other weapon or any communication device from any peace officer or investigator of the department of attorney general. This act would take effect upon passage.

AI Summary

This bill establishes a new felony offense for anyone who knowingly removes or attempts to remove a firearm, deadly weapon, or less-lethal weapon (which includes items like blunt impact, chemical, or conducted energy devices) from a peace officer or an investigator of the department of attorney general, or who knowingly deprives or attempts to deprive them of a mobile communication device or radio used for official duties. A peace officer is defined in section 12-7-21 of the General Laws, and investigators of the department of attorney general are appointed under section 42-9-8.1. Committing this felony offense carries a penalty of imprisonment for not less than one year nor more than five years, and the act will become law immediately upon its passage.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (8)

Last Action

Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary (on 01/23/2026)

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