When was Rhode Island House Bill HB 8071 introduced?

HB 8071 was introduced on Feb 27, 2026.

What's the current status of Rhode Island House Bill HB 8071?

The latest action on HB 8071 by the House was: 04/08/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study on Apr 08, 2026.

Who introduced Rhode Island House Bill HB 8071?

HB 8071 was introduced by Justine A. Caldwell.

Bill tracking in Rhode Island - HB 8071 (2026 legislative session)

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Feb 27, 2026
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HB 8071

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AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- WEAPONS (Prohibits the sale or transfer of ammunition unless the purchaser successfully undergoes a background check.)

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House • Apr 08, 2026: 04/08/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

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Justine A. Caldwell
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(D - 30)
Brandon C. Potter
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(D - 16)
Jennifer Boylan
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(D - 66)
Knight
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Carson
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McEntee
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McGaw
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Voas
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Casimiro
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Furtado
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Apr 08, 2026 | House
- 04/08/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Apr 01, 2026 | House
- 04/01/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/08/2026)
Feb 27, 2026 | House
- 02/27/2026 Introduced, referred to House Judiciary

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8071PDF

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04/01/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/08/2026)
House Judiciary: 04-08-2026--H8071 H8073, H8075--Joe_Refino, II--JudPDF
House Judiciary: 04-08-2026--H8071, H8073, H8075--Rhonda_Pezzullo--JudPDF
House Judiciary: 04-08-2026--H8071--Al_Olsen--JudPDF
House Judiciary: 04-08-2026--H8071--Brian C._Murtha--JudPDF
House Judiciary: 04-08-2026--H8071--Brittany_Boudreau --JudPDF
House Judiciary: 04-08-2026--H8071--Christopher_Morin--JudPDF
House Judiciary: 04-08-2026--H8071--Daniel_Chin--JudPDF
House Judiciary: 04-08-2026--H8071--Ellen_Vadney--JudPDF
House Judiciary: 04-08-2026--H8071--Emily_Trott--JudPDF
House Judiciary: 04-08-2026--H8071--Eric_Claros--JudPDF
House Judiciary: 04-08-2026--H8071--Form Letter Batch 1--JudPDF
House Judiciary: 04-08-2026--H8071--Form Letter Batch 2--JudPDF
House Judiciary: 04-08-2026--H8071--Form Letter Batch 3--JudPDF
House Judiciary: 04-08-2026--H8071--Jake_McGuigan, NSSF--JudPDF
House Judiciary: 04-08-2026--H8071--James_Demick--JudPDF
House Judiciary: 04-08-2026--H8071--James_Stead, Jr.--JudPDF
House Judiciary: 04-08-2026--H8071--John_Lapre, Jr.--JudPDF
House Judiciary: 04-08-2026--H8071--Jonathan_Newkirk, Additional Testimony--JudPDF
House Judiciary: 04-08-2026--H8071--Jonathan_Newkirk--JudPDF
House Judiciary: 04-08-2026--H8071--Michael_Luciano--JudPDF
House Judiciary: 04-08-2026--H8071--Nick_Treantafillou --JudPDF
House Judiciary: 04-08-2026--H8071--Pyara_Meyer--JudPDF
House Judiciary: 04-08-2026--H8071--Richard_Petrillo--JudPDF
House Judiciary: 04-08-2026--H8071--Sal_Savattere, Additional Testimony--JudPDF
House Judiciary: 04-08-2026--H8071--Sal_Savattere--JudPDF
House Judiciary: 04-08-2026--H8071--Stephen_Daignault--JudPDF
House Judiciary: 04-08-2026--H8071--Wesley_Smith--JudPDF

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