2026 Bills Strengthening Existing Restrictions: LCM Penalties, ERPO Expansion, DV Provisions

Several 2026 bills would strengthen firearms restrictions already on the books in Rhode Island, targeting large-capacity magazines and extreme risk protection orders^[1].

S2314: Increased LCM Penalties

Senate Bill 2314 (Sens. Raptakis, Famiglietti, Appollonio, and seven others) would change the penalty structure for illegal possession of large-capacity feeding devices (magazines holding more than 10 rounds). Current law under RIGL 11-47.1-3 already makes illegal possession of a large-capacity feeding device a felony punishable by up to five years imprisonment or a fine of up to $5,000. S2314 would restructure the penalty framework for repeat offenses, increasing consequences for second and subsequent violations^[2].

S3038: ERPO Expansion

Senate Bill 3038 (Sens. Patalano, Dimitri, Appollonio, and others), referred to committee on March 5, 2026, would revise the procedures for temporary extreme risk protection orders. The bill adds protective-custody and emergency-room evaluation requirements, expanding the tools available to petitioners and courts when seeking emergency firearm removal orders.

Current Status

S2314 was heard by the Senate Judiciary Committee in April 2026 and held for further study. S3038, introduced on March 5, 2026, has no confirmed hearing record. The 2026 regular session adjourned sine die on June 11, 2026 without either bill passing, and both would need to be reintroduced in a future session. No 2026 bill establishing new domestic violence firearm-surrender procedures was confirmed this session.