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This bill, titled the Rhode Island Firearm Industry Accountability Act of 2026, establishes new regulations for businesses involved in the firearm industry, defining terms like "firearm accessory" (an item that enhances a firearm's capabilities or a shooter's use), "firearm industry member" (any entity involved in manufacturing, selling, or distributing firearm products), and "reasonable controls" (procedures to prevent sales to prohibited individuals or those at risk of misuse, and to avoid marketing that promotes illegal activity). The act requires these members to implement and enforce these reasonable controls, refrain from supplying products to other members known to be violating the law, and avoid advertising that promotes unlawful sales or public safety risks. It also outlines penalties and allows for civil lawsuits to be brought by individuals harmed, municipalities, or the Attorney General for violations, with potential remedies including civil penalties, injunctions, damages, restitution, and attorney's fees, and will take effect on October 1, 2026, applying to civil actions filed on or after that date.

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