Signed by Governor Gina Raimondo

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that prohibits bump stocks and similar devices.

Highlights:

• Prohibits the modification of any semi-automatic weapon such that it is capable of shooting full automatic fire with a single pull or hold of the trigger (Sec. 2).

• Prohibits the possession of any bump fire stock, binary trigger, trigger crank, or similar device (Sec. 3).

• Specifies that individuals in possession of such devices have 90 days after the enactment of these provisions to sell, destroy, or otherwise remove the items from the state of Rhode Island (Sec. 3).

• Specifies that a violation of these provisions is punishable by 1 to 10 years in prison, a $10,000 fine, or both (Sec. 2).

• Specifies that, excepting for a first conviction, no individual convicted under these provisions shall be provided a suspended or deferred sentence or a probation (Sec. 2).

• Specifies that these provisions do not apply to any police department within Rhode Island (Sec. 2).

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