Rhode Island lawmakers pass bill to ban sales of assault weapons PROVIDENCE, R I (AP) — Rhode Island’s Democratic-controlled state House on Friday approved legislation that would ban the sale and manufacturing of many semiautomatic rifles commonly referred to as assault weapons The proposal now heads to the desk of Democratic Gov Dan McKee, who said in a post on the social platform X on Friday evening that he plans to sign the bill into law
Controversial RI assault weapons bill wins passage - USA TODAY Rhode Island lawmakers have approved a compromise bill banning future sales of certain firearms, while allowing current owners to keep them Supporters say the bill will curb gun violence, while
Rhode Island lawmakers pass bill to ban sales of assault weapons Rhode Island lawmakers pass bill to ban sales of assault weapons Rhode Island’s Democratic-controlled state House has advanced legislation that would ban sales of certain semiautomatic rifles