STATE BILLRI H 8069PASSED

Requires shooting ranges to post signs in any area in which shooting occurs that contain the following language: “WARNING: If you or a loved one is experiencing distress and/or depression, call the 988 Suicide and Crisis hotline or text “HOME” to 741741”.

State of Rhode Island

CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- WEAPONS - Requires shooting ranges to post signs in any area in which shooting occurs that contain the following language: “WARNING: If you or a loved one is experiencing distress and/or depression, call the 988 Suicide and Crisis hotline or text “HOME” to 741741”.

Status
Passed
Signed or otherwise enacted
Status date
Jun 18, 2026
147 days ago
Current chamber
House of Representatives
Session
2026 Regular Session
RI H 8069 · PassedJun 18

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Bill details

Last action
Signed by Governor · Jun 18, 2026

Sponsors

SDSusan DonovanRepresentative · Democrat · HD-069Primary sponsor
JBJennifer BoylanRepresentative · Democrat · HD-066
TTTeresa TanziRepresentative · Democrat · HD-034
KAKaren AlzateRepresentative · Democrat · HD-060
JSJune SpeakmanRepresentative · Democrat · HD-068
TCTerri-Denise CortvriendRepresentative · Democrat · HD-072
JCJulie CasimiroRepresentative · Democrat · HD-031
CCCherie CruzRepresentative · Democrat · HD-058
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JAJenni Azanero FurtadoRepresentative · Democrat · HD-064
BPBrandon PotterRepresentative · Democrat · HD-016

Bill history

Newest first.

Jun 18, 2026Signed by GovernorHouse
Jun 16, 2026Transmitted to GovernorHouse
Jun 11, 2026Senate passed Sub A in concurrenceSenate
Jun 11, 2026Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar (06/11/2026)Senate
Jun 8, 2026House passed Sub AHouse
Jun 5, 2026Placed on House Calendar (06/08/2026)House
Jun 3, 2026Committee recommends passage of Sub AHouse
May 29, 2026Proposed SubstituteHouse
Show 4 earlier actions
May 29, 2026Scheduled for consideration (06/03/2026)House
Apr 8, 2026Committee recommended measure be held for further studyHouse
Apr 1, 2026Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/08/2026)House
Feb 27, 2026Introduced, referred to House JudiciaryHouse

Recorded votes

PassageJun 8, 2026 · House · 72 yea · 0 nayPassed
House Committee on Judiciary: Passage of Sub AJun 3, 2026 · House · 10 yea · 1 nayPassed

Subjects

  • Criminal Offenses
  • CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- WEAPONS

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