Rhode Island S2958: AN ACT RELATING TO 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”.)

What the bill says

From the introduced text, March 4, 2026:

2026 -- S 2958 ======== LC005507 ======== STATEOFRHODEISLAND IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2026 ____________ ANACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- WEAPONS Introduced By: Senators DiPalma, Lauria, DiMario, and LaMountain Date Introduced: March 04, 2026 Referred To: Senate Judiciary It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows: SECTION 1. Chapter 11-47 of the General Laws entitled "Weapons" is hereby amended by adding thereto the following section: 11-47-62.1. Shooting ranges -- Suicide awareness. (a) For purposes of this section the following words and phrases are construed as follows: (1) "Firearm" shall have the same meaning as provided in § 11-55-1. (2) "Shooting range" means a rifle, pistol, silhouette, skeet, trap, black powder, or other similar range designed and operated for the use of firearms on site, including any range located on public or private land or operated by a public or private entity. (c) Every shooting range shall conspicuously display a sign containing the information set forth is subsection (d) of this section, in any areas where shooting activity occurs. The signs shall be posted in a manner so that the sign or signs can be easily viewed by people utilizing the shooting range and shall not be removed, obscured or rendered illegible. (d) Each sign shall be at least eight and one-half inches (8.5") high by eleven inches …

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Sponsors

• DiPalma, Louis (D, SD-012) · primary sponsor
• Pamela Lauria (D, SD-032)
• DiMario, Alana (D, SD-036)
• Matthew LaMountain (D, SD-031)

Latest actions

1. June 18, 2026: Signed by Governor
2. June 16, 2026: Transmitted to Governor
3. June 11, 2026: House passed Sub A in concurrence
4. June 11, 2026: Placed on House Calendar
5. June 11, 2026: Senate passed Sub A
6. June 9, 2026: Placed on Senate Calendar
7. June 9, 2026: Committee recommends passage of Sub A
8. June 8, 2026: Proposed Substitute
9. June 5, 2026: Scheduled for consideration
10. April 14, 2026: Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Votes

• Senate Seq #623: (June 11, 2026): 38 yea, 0 nay, passed
• House Seq #576: PASSAGE IN CONCURRENCE (June 11, 2026): 69 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Senate Committee on Judiciary: Passage of Sub A (June 9, 2026): 10 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Senate Committee on Judiciary: Passage (June 9, 2026): 10 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Senate Committee on Judiciary: Passage (April 14, 2026): 11 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is S2958?

S2958 is a bill in the Rhode Island Legislature (2026 Regular Session): AN ACT RELATING TO 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”.).

What is the status of S2958?

Signed into law as of June 18, 2026. Latest action: Signed by Governor (June 18, 2026).

Who sponsored S2958?

DiPalma, Louis (D, SD-012), with 3 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for S2958?

On the Rhode Island Legislature website: http://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText/BillText26/SenateText26/S2958A.pdf