SB 73 is sponsored by Ruggerio, Coyne, Goodwin, Hanna M. Gallo (Democratic), Ryan W. Pearson (Democratic), Dawn Euer (Democratic), and Louis P. DiPalma (Democratic).

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Rhode Island 2021 Regular Session Status: Enacted 4 D cosponsors

SB 73 — AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES - THE HAROLD M. METTS SCHOOL SAFETY ACT OF 2021 (Prohibits possession of firearms on school grounds except for peace officers, retired law enforcement officers, persons under contract to provide school security services, and unloaded firearms in locked containers or a locked rack on motor vehicles.)

Last action July 12, 2021 — 07/12/2021 Signed by Governor

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Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 19, 2021. Enacted.

Prognosis

Likely to advance 82% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

High

How often bills like it became law.

Enacted

Current position in the legislative process.
7 sponsors

7 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
Single-party support

Sponsorship is currently within one party (4 D).
Cleared a recorded vote

Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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Bill Text

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Action History

July 12, 2021
07/12/2021 Signed by Governor
July 06, 2021
07/06/2021 Transmitted to Governor
July 01, 2021
07/01/2021 House passed in concurrence
July 01, 2021
07/01/2021 Placed on the House Consent Calendar (07/01/2021)
June 30, 2021
06/30/2021 Senate read and passed
June 28, 2021
06/28/2021 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/30/2021)
June 28, 2021
06/28/2021 Committee recommends passage
June 25, 2021
06/25/2021 Scheduled for consideration (06/28/2021)
April 12, 2021
04/12/2021 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
April 08, 2021
04/08/2021 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/12/2021)
January 19, 2021
01/19/2021 Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary

Sponsorship breakdown

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7 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 107 not signed on · 6 voted No

Sponsors (7)

Ruggerio
Coyne
Goodwin
Hanna M. Gallo Democratic
Ryan W. Pearson Democratic
Dawn Euer Democratic
Louis P. DiPalma Democratic

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (107)

107 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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Votes

ACT OF 2021

June 30, 2021

Passed 28 Yea · 10 Nay

Party	Yea	Nay	Present	Not Voting
Democratic	17	2	0	0
Unaffiliated	11	5	0	0
Republican	0	3	0	0
Total	28	10	0	0
% of votes cast	74%	26%	0%	0%

How each member voted (38)

Member	Party	Vote
Algiere	—	Nay
Anderson	—	Yea
Archambault	—	Nay
Calkin	—	Yea
Cano	—	Yea
Coyne	—	Yea
Goldin	—	Yea
Goodwin	—	Yea
Lombardo	—	Nay
McCaffrey	—	Yea
Mendes	—	Yea
Miller	—	Yea
Picard	—	Nay
Seveney	—	Yea
Mr. President	—	Yea
de la Cruz	—	Nay
Alana M. DiMario	Democratic	Yea
Ana B. Quezada	Democratic	Yea
Bridget Valverde	Democratic	Yea
Dawn Euer	Democratic	Yea
Frank A. Ciccone III	Democratic	Yea
Hanna M. Gallo	Democratic	Yea
John J. Lombardi	Democratic	Nay
John P. Burke	Democratic	Yea
Jonathon Acosta	Democratic	Yea
Leonidas P. Raptakis	Democratic	Nay
Louis P. DiPalma	Democratic	Yea
Meghan E. Kallman	Democratic	Yea
Melissa Murray	Democratic	Yea
Ryan W. Pearson	Democratic	Yea
Samuel W. Bell	Democratic	Yea
Tiara T. Mack	Democratic	Yea
V. Susan Sosnowski	Democratic	Yea
Valarie J. Lawson	Democratic	Yea
Walter S. Felag Jr.	Democratic	Yea
Elaine J. Morgan	Republican	Nay
Gordon E. Rogers	Republican	Nay
Thomas J. Paolino	Republican	Nay

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Subjects

public-safety education

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 73?: SB 73 is sponsored by Ruggerio, Coyne, Goodwin, Hanna M. Gallo (Democratic), Ryan W. Pearson (Democratic), Dawn Euer (Democratic), and Louis P. DiPalma (Democratic).
What is the current status of SB 73?: This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 19, 2021. Enacted.
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At a glance

Identifier: SB 73
Jurisdiction: Rhode Island
Session: 2021 Regular Session
Type: Bill
Introduced: January 19, 2021
Status: Enacted
Prime sponsor: Ruggerio

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