Rhode Island Bill S 2277 Establishes Standards for Concealed Carry Pistol Permits and Keeps Records Confidential

Original title: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- WEAPONS (Defines suitable person for purposes of concealed carry pistol permit establishes reasons and information needed for applying for the permit, an appeal process and provides that records are not public records.)

Last action · April 14, 2026: Committee recommended measure be held for further studySponsors: Gordon Rogers and 9 others

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What This Bill Proposed

Senate Bill 2277 defines who qualifies as a '' for a concealed carry pistol permit, establishes application requirements and an appeal process, and makes permit records non-public.

Why it matters

Changes how concealed carry permits are evaluated and ensures that personal applicant records are kept private from public disclosure.

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

Concealed carry pistol permit applicants

Applicants must meet newly defined suitability criteria, provide specific application details, and follow a formal appeal process if denied, while benefiting from record privacy.

Key Facts

Defines the legal standard for a 'suitable person' in the context of obtaining a concealed carry pistol permit.
Establishes specific information and reasons required when submitting a permit application.
Creates a formal appeal process for permit applicants.
Declares that concealed carry permit records are not public records.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who qualifies as a suitable person under this bill?

The bill establishes specific statutory definitions and information requirements to determine suitability for a concealed carry pistol permit.

Are concealed carry permit applications open to the public?

No, the legislation explicitly provides that records related to concealed carry permits are not public records.

What happens if a permit application is denied?

The bill establishes a structured appeal process for applicants.

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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)
Jan 23, 2026Introduced
Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary

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