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SB 727

AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- LARGE CAPACITY FEEDING DEVICE BAN OF 2022

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Andrew Dimitri and 8 co-sponsors

Rhode Island bill would criminalize manufacture, sale, and possession of high-capacity firearm magazines, pending further committee study since 2022 introduction.

05/14/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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Bill Summary · SB 727

Legislative bill overview

SB 727 proposes to ban large capacity feeding devices (magazines holding more than a specified number of rounds) in Rhode Island, classifying their manufacture, sale, transfer, or possession as a criminal offense. The bill was introduced in 2022 but has remained in committee review through 2025, with the most recent action being a recommendation to hold it for further study rather than advance it for a vote.

Why is this important

Magazine capacity restrictions directly affect firearm functionality and are a central point in gun policy debates. The outcome could impact Rhode Island residents' legal firearm ownership, law enforcement interpretations, and the state's positioning within the broader national landscape of gun regulations that vary significantly by state.

Potential points of contention

  • Constitutional questions: Second Amendment advocates argue capacity restrictions infringe on fundamental rights, while supporters cite public safety interests in potentially reducing casualties in mass shooting scenarios
  • Enforcement and definition challenges: Determining what constitutes a "large capacity" device, how to enforce possession bans on existing magazines, and what penalties apply creates practical implementation difficulties
  • Out-of-state purchases and compliance: Questions about whether residents can legally possess magazines purchased before any ban takes effect and interstate travel complications

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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