Rhode Island Bill Creates Voluntary Firearm Purchase and Possession Restriction List with Penalties

Original title: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- SUICIDE PREVENTION--VOLUNTARY FIREARM RESTRICTIONS ACT (Creates process for individual to voluntarily be either temporarily or indefinitely added to a list restricting their rights to purchase or possess firearms. Adds civil fines and misdemeanor for violations.)

Last action · April 14, 2026: Committee recommended measure be held for further studySponsors: Bridget Valverde and 8 others

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What This Bill Proposed

Rhode Island lawmakers introduced a measure establishing a process for individuals to voluntarily add themselves to a restricted list that limits their right to buy or possess firearms temporarily or indefinitely, backed by civil fines and penalties for violations.

Why it matters

The measure introduces legal penalties including civil fines and charges for individuals who violate terms of their own voluntary firearm restriction list.

Who It Would Have Affected

Groups the bill's text would have affected, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Individuals choosing voluntary firearm restriction

Individuals who opt into the program face legal restrictions on purchasing or possessing firearms, along with civil fines and misdemeanor penalties for violations.

Key Facts

Establishes a voluntary process for individuals to add themselves to a restricted firearms list.
Allows restriction to be applied either temporarily or indefinitely.
Restricts individuals on the list from purchasing or possessing firearms.
Imposes civil fines for violations of the restriction.

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Establishes misdemeanor criminal penalties for violations of the restriction.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does a person stay on the voluntary restriction list?

An individual can choose to be added to the list either temporarily or indefinitely.

What happens if someone violates the terms of their voluntary firearm restriction?

Violations are subject to civil fines and penalties.

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Where This Stands

This bill did not become law - Died at adjournment · in Senate committee.

Procedural history

3 actions

Apr 14, 2026
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Apr 10, 2026
Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/14/2026)
Mar 4, 2026Introduced
Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary

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