Sen. Thomas Paolino
Sponsored bills
Establishes a new educational program that allows students to enroll public and private schools of their choice.
Permits Rhode Island residents, 21 years of age or older, to carry a concealed handgun, without a permit.
Allows an individual to lawfully possess a device that would silence the sound of a natural report of a rifle or shotgun to hunt game, as long as the host rifle or shotgun is allowed.
Prohibits the sale or possession of firearm silencers unless the person complies with federal law in the sale, possession and use.
Defines suitable person, establishes reasons for applying for concealed carry permit, establishes what information is required on applications, establishes appeal process for denials, provides that records are not public permits hunting with suppressor.
Defines suitable person and establishes reasons for applying for carry permit, establishes what information is required on applications, establishes appeal process if application denied and provides that records are not public.