Rhode Island 2026 Session Status: Introduced Bipartisan · 3 R · 1 D cosponsors

S 2164 — RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- WEAPONS

Last action — Senate Judiciary

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 16, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a low chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Stalled 32% · moderate confidence

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 5 sponsors

    1 primary, 4 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (3 R · 1 D) — cross-party backing.

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In plain language

This bill relates to criminal offenses involving weapons.

The bill addresses matters concerning criminal offenses related to weapons. Specific details about obligations or penalties are not available.

Summary

RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- WEAPONS

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Senate Judiciary

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 4 co-sponsors · 109 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (4)

Not signed on (109)

109 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does S 2164 do?
RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- WEAPONS
Who sponsors S 2164?
S 2164 is sponsored by Gordon E. Rogers (Republican), de la Cruz, Elaine J. Morgan (Republican), Thomas J. Paolino (Republican), and Leonidas P. Raptakis (Democratic).
What is the current status of S 2164?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 16, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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