Rhode Island 2026 Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 4 R · 2 D cosponsors

SB 2283 — AN ACT RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- PROCEDURE GENERALLY -- CAUSES OF ACTION

Last action — 04/14/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

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

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced January 23, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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

Prognosis

Advancing 42% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

How often bills like it became law.

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 6 sponsors

    6 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (4 R · 2 D) — cross-party backing.

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Summary

Provides for a cause of action against an individual or entity that prohibits the possession of firearms on real property, except residences, by an individual that is authorized and licensed to carry a firearm.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. 04/14/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

  2. 04/10/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/14/2026)

  3. 01/23/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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6 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 108 not signed on

Sponsors (6)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (108)

108 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 2283 do?
Provides for a cause of action against an individual or entity that prohibits the possession of firearms on real property, except residences, by an individual that is authorized and licensed to carry a firearm.
Who sponsors SB 2283?
SB 2283 is sponsored by Thomas J. Paolino (Republican), Elaine J. Morgan (Republican), Andrew R. Dimitri (Democratic), Todd M. Patalano (Democratic), Gordon E. Rogers (Republican), and Jessica de la Cruz (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 2283?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced January 23, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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