2025 Regular Session • Rhode Island Legislature
S0144: Permits possession or use of device that muffles sound on any firearm longer than 17” in length and permits the use of such a device by any person while hunting provided that they have a valid hunting license.
Legislative Summary
CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- WEAPONS - Permits possession or use of device that muffles sound on any firearm longer than 17” in length and permits the use of such a device by any person while hunting provided that they have a valid hunting license.
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Bill History
1/31/2025
Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary
Senate
5/9/2025
Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/14/2025)
Senate
5/14/2025
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Senate
Status Information
Current Status
Introduced(1/31/2025)
Chamber
Senate
Committee
Judiciary(Senate)
Sponsors
Republican: 4
Democrat: 1
Primary Sponsor
Gordon Rogers
Republican