Rhode Island 2021 Regular Session Status: In Committee

SB 737 — AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- WEAPONS (Authorizes the police authority making a background check of an applicant to invoice the seller of concealable weapons, rifles or shotguns a twenty-five dollar ($25.00) fee per non-disqualifying background check.)

Last action — 04/12/2021 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 died with 2021 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

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Action History

  1. 04/12/2021 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

  2. 04/08/2021 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/12/2021)

  3. 03/26/2021 Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary

Sponsors

  • Archambault · Primary
  • Coyne · Primary

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2 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 112 not signed on

Sponsors (2)

  • Archambault
  • Coyne

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (112)

112 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 737?
SB 737 is sponsored by Archambault and Coyne.
What is the current status of SB 737?
This bill died with 2021 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track SB 737?
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