Democratic Rhode Island governor signs bans on firearms in schools, straw purchases...

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...and a bill enacting stiffer penalties for lying on PTP or LTC applications.
http://webserver.rilin.state.ri.us/Bill ... /H5555.pdf
http://webserver.rilin.state.ri.us/Bill ... 5386aa.pdf

Governor signs legislation banning guns from school grounds
Rep. Kazarian’s House legislation (2021-H 5555A) paired with the Senate version (2021-S 0073), sponsored by body President Dominick J. Ruggerio, passed the General Assembly in the final days of the 2021 session.

“We must do everything we can to end gun violence and make our communities safer,” Governor McKee said upon signing. “These pieces of legislation will make a difference by keeping firearms out of the hands of dangerous criminals, and keeping firearms off school property. I thank our general officers, legislators and gun safety advocates who have taken these important steps to ensure all Rhode Islanders can feel safe in their communities and their schools.”
The other gun-control bills (2021-H 5386aa, 2021-S 416aa) penned into law by the governor ban “straw purchases” of firearms, making it illegal to purchase a firearm on behalf of, or selling or transferring it to, someone who is legally prohibited from possessing one. They also strengthen penalties for providing false information on a firearms purchase application or license to carry.

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