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RI S0405

RI S0405
Domestic Assault - Protect Rhode Island Families Act


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Introduced
03/02/2017
In Committee
06/30/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
10/04/2017

Introduced Session

2017 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Limits access to firearms when an individual is under certain types of domestic restraining orders or protective orders issued or renewed on or after July 1, 2017.

AI Summary

This bill limits access to firearms when an individual is under certain types of domestic restraining orders or protective orders issued or renewed on or after July 1, 2017. The bill requires individuals subject to such orders to surrender any firearms in their possession and prohibits them from purchasing or receiving firearms while the order is in effect. The bill also establishes procedures for the surrender, storage, and return of firearms. Additionally, the bill requires courts to inform individuals convicted of certain domestic violence misdemeanors that they are prohibited from possessing firearms as a result of their conviction.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (5)

Last Action

Signed by Governor (on 10/04/2017)

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