There was little doubt the Senate would pass the $14.3 billion state budget, but that didn't mean the final debate was without drama.

This issue clearly extends well beyond Rhode Island's borders. This bill is only before the General Assembly because Congress has been unable to pass a federal solution.

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Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee presents a signed bill that bans the sale of assault-style weapons in the state of Rhode Island at the Rhode Island Statehouse in Providence, Thursday, June 26, 2025.

Rhode Island’s Democratic-controlled state House has advanced legislation that would ban sales of certain semiautomatic rifles PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- Rhode Island’s Democratic-controlled state ...

Elisabeth Ryan, policy counsel at Everytown for Gun Safety, rejected claims that the proposed law is weak. “The weakest law is what Rhode Island has now, no ban on assault weapons,” Ryan said.

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — 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 ...

Rhode Island lawmakers pass bill to ban sales of assault weapons FILE - Pedestrians walk past the Rhode Island Statehouse on March 1, 2020, in Providence, R.I. (AP Photo/David Goldman, File) ...