Rhode Island 2026 Session Status: In Committee 10 D cosponsors

SB 2056 — AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- WEAPONS

Last action — 04/02/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced January 09, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the Senate.

Prognosis

Stalled 26% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

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  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 10 sponsors

    10 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (10 D).

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Summary

Disqualifies individuals with prior felony convictions or nolo contendere pleas from purchasing or possessing a firearm. It also prevents the sentencing judge from suspending the first two (2) years of any sentence under limited circumstances.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill expands the categories of individuals prohibited from firearm possession and mandates stricter sentencing for violations of these provisions.

  • 11-47-5

    or been convicted of an offense punishable as a felony under § 12-29-5; → or been convicted of any of the following offenses punishable as a misdemeanor under § 12-29-5:

    This change broadens the scope of offenses that disqualify individuals from firearm possession.

  • 11-47-5

    and (iv) Disorderly conduct (§ 11-45-1). → (iv) Disorderly conduct (§ 11-45-1), if and only if the offense involves the use or attempted use of force or the threatened use of a dangerous weapon.

    This specifies that only certain disorderly conduct offenses can lead to firearm possession prohibitions.

  • 11-47-5

    nor of probation, of which the court may not suspend the first two (2) years of the sentence. → nor may the court suspend the first two (2) years of the sentence.

    This change restricts the court's ability to suspend sentences for violations of firearm possession laws.

Action History

  1. 04/02/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

  2. 03/27/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/02/2026)

  3. 01/09/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary

Sponsors

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10 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 104 not signed on

Sponsors (10)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (104)

104 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 2056 do?
Disqualifies individuals with prior felony convictions or nolo contendere pleas from purchasing or possessing a firearm. It also prevents the sentencing judge from suspending the first two (2) years of any sentence under limited circumstances.
Who sponsors SB 2056?
SB 2056 is sponsored by Samuel D. Zurier (Democratic), Ryan W. Pearson (Democratic), Tiara T. Mack (Democratic), Jonathon Acosta (Democratic), Lammis J. Vargas (Democratic), Pamela J. Lauria (Democratic), Meghan E. Kallman (Democratic), Ana B. Quezada (Democratic), Bridget Valverde (Democratic), and Dawn Euer (Democratic).
What is the current status of SB 2056?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced January 09, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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