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5/12/2025
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MEDIA ADVISORY: Senate Judiciary Committee to hear Bid Rigging Act on Tuesday, several bills relating to guns on Wednesday
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STATE HOUSE — The Senate Judiciary Committee is scheduled to meet Tuesday to hear testimony on the Rhode Island Bid Rigging Act (2025-S 0945) introduced by Sen. Louis P. DiPalma (D-Dist. 12, Middletown, Newport, Tiverton, Little Compton). The panel will also meet Wednesday to hear testimony on several bills related to firearms.
The committee is scheduled to meet Tuesday, May 13, at the rise of the Senate (about 5 p.m.) in Room 313 on the third floor of the State House.
The committee will also hear testimony on several bills, including the following:
§ 2025-S 1016 — this bill, introduced by Sen. Mark McKenney (D-Dist. 30, Warwick), would require persons convicted of driving under influence or refusal to submit to chemical test, have an ignition interlock system installed in vehicle as part of sentence and to pay an assessment to pay for the interlock systems.
§ 2025-S 0145 — this bill, introduced by Sen. Meghan E. Kallman (D-Dist. 15, Pawtucket, Providence), would require the courts to consider the parental status of the defendant at the time of sentencing and allows the defendant to present a family impact statement, including testimony, videos and documents relative to their parental status.
§ 2025-S 0279 — this bill, introduced by Sen. Bridget Valverde (D-Dist. 35, North Kingstown, East Greenwich, South Kingstown), would give statewide juvenile hearing boards the authority to refer a juvenile offender to a rehabilitative driving course, as part of a disposition of an offense before the board. The order may be enforced by the traffic tribunal.
§ 2025-S 0809 — this bill, introduced by Sen. Tiara T. Mack (D-Dist. 6, Providence), would grant Rhode Island’s family court jurisdiction to make findings for Special Immigrant Juvenile Status petitions, including determinations about dependency, parental reunification, and the child’s best interest, for minors under 21 years.
§ 2025-S 0801 — this bill, introduced by Senator DiPalma, would extend the voluntary extension of care (VEC) program for all children in the care and custody of the state.
§ 2025-S 0808 — this bill, introduced by Senator DiPalma, would provide that all extended benefits offered by DCYF to foster children shall be extended to children placed in guardianship.
§ 2025-S 0576 — this bill, introduced by Sen. V. Susan Sosnowski (D-Dist. 37, South Kingstown), would provide an additional exception to prohibition on usage of a wireless communication device while driving and clarifies that use for purpose of navigation must be while the device is mounted or otherwise affixed to vehicle and not held in the motorist's hand.
The panel will also meet Wednesday, May 14, at 2 p.m. in Room 313 to hear testimony on several gun bills, including the following:
§ 2025-S 0131 — this bill, introduced by Senate Minority Whip Gordon E. Rogers (R-Dist. 21, Foster, Scituate, Coventry, West Greenwich), would define “suitable person” and establish reasons for applying for a carry permit, establish what information is required on applications, establish an appeal process if the application is denied and provide that records are not public.
§ 2025-S 0137 — this bill, introduced by Senator Rogers, would define “suitable person,” establish reasons for applying for a concealed carry permit, establish what information is required on applications, establish an appeal process for denials, provide that records are not public, and permit hunting with a suppressor.
§ 2025-S 0138 — this bill, introduced by Sen. Leonidas P. Raptakis (D-Dist. 33, Coventry, West Greenwich), would increase sentences for carrying a stolen firearm when committing a crime of violence and for possessing a stolen firearm. It would also require that a person convicted of these offenses serve a period of time in which they would not be eligible for parole/ probation.
§ 2025-S 0142 — this bill, introduced by Senator Rogers, would permit Rhode Island residents, 21 years of age or older, to carry a concealed handgun, without a permit.
§ 2025-S 0144 — this bill, introduced by Senator Rogers, would permit possession or use of device that muffles sound on any firearm longer than 17 inches in length and permit the use of such a device by any person while hunting provided that they have a valid hunting license.
§ 2025-S 0146 — this bill, introduced by Senator Rogers, would allow reciprocal concealed carry permits from out of state to be valid in Rhode Island, which is either authorized by the attorney general or subject to other reciprocal restrictions.
§ 2025-S 0150 — this bill, introduced Senator Rogers, would prohibit the sale or possession of firearm silencers unless the person complies with federal law in the sale, possession and use.
§ 2025-S 0286 — this bill, introduced by Senator McKenney, would prohibits purchases of more than one firearm in any 30-day period.
§ 2025-S 0359 — this bill, introduced Senator DiPalma, would establish the Rhode Island Assault Weapons Ban Act of 2025.
§ 2025-S 0530 — this bill, introduced by Senator McKenney, would preclude a person who pleaded nolo contendere or convicted of a misdemeanor offense and sentenced in accordance with the hate crime sentencing enhancement act for such misdemeanor, from purchasing, owning, carrying, transporting or having possession firearm.
§ 2025-S 0566 — this bill, introduced Senate Minority Leader Jessica de la Cruz (R-Dist. 23, North Smithfield, Burrillville, Glocester), would provide for a cause of action against an individual or entity that prohibits the possession of firearms on real property, except residences, by an individual that is authorized and licensed to carry a firearm.
§ 2025-S 0727 — this bill, introduced by Senator Raptakis, would make a first offense of possessing a large capacity feeding device a misdemeanor and subsequent offenses felonies.
§ 2025-S 0740 — this bill, introduced by Senator Valverde, would create a process for an individual to voluntarily be either temporarily or indefinitely added to a list restricting their rights to purchase or possess firearms.
§ 2025-S 0853 — this bill, introduced by Senate Majority Leader Frank A. Ciccone III (D-Dist. 7, Providence, Johnston), would prohibit any city or town from requiring an applicant for license to carry a concealed firearm to provide a reason for their request other than those outlined in § 11-47-1.
§ 2025-S 1055— this bill, introduced by Sen. Dawn Euer (D-Dist. 13, Newport, Jamestown), would disqualify individuals with prior felony convictions from purchasing or possessing a firearm.
The Senate Judiciary Committee is chaired by Sen. Matthew L. LaMountain (D-Dist. 31, Warwick, Cranston). The meeting will be livestreamed at https://capitoltvri.cablecast.tv.
For more information, contact:
Daniel Trafford, Publicist
State House Room 20
Providence, RI 02903
(401)222-1922
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