Sen. Jessica de la Cruz

Maddy summarySB 245 proposes to exempt all social security income from Rhode Island's personal income tax. It allows individuals to subtract their entire social security income from their federal adjusted gross income when calculating their state tax liability. This modification would apply to tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2026. This change directly affects Rhode Island residents who receive social security benefits.

Maddy summarySB 150 makes it unlawful for individuals within the state to manufacture, sell, purchase, or possess firearm silencers. These activities are permitted only if the person fully complies with federal regulations, specifically the National Firearms Act and the Gun Control Act of 1968. Law enforcement officers are exempt when using these devices within the scope of their official duties. Violations of this state law would result in imprisonment for at least one year and one day.

Maddy summarySB 142 would allow Rhode Island residents aged 21 or older to carry a concealed handgun without needing a state-issued permit, provided they are not otherwise prohibited from owning a firearm. To qualify, individuals must possess a valid certificate of shooting proficiency and a pistol/revolver or hunter safety certificate. They must also carry a valid government-issued photo identification and present it upon demand by law enforcement.

Allows reciprocal concealed carry permits from out of state to be valid in Rhode Island, which is either authorized by the attorney general or subject to other reciprocal restrictions.

Maddy summarySB 727, known as the "Large Capacity Feeding Device Ban of 2022," prohibits most individuals from manufacturing, selling, purchasing, possessing, or controlling large capacity feeding devices. A first violation is classified as a misdemeanor, carrying penalties of up to two years imprisonment or a $1,000 fine, while subsequent offenses are felonies. Individuals who lawfully possessed such devices on June 20, 2022, are given 180 days to modify them to hold ten rounds or less, surrender them, or transfer them out of state to a licensed dealer or person lawfully entitled to possess them. Exemptions are provided for federally licensed firearm dealers, active and retired law enforcement officers, and active duty military personnel.

Provides for a cause of action against an individual or entity that prohibits the possession of firearms on real property, except residences, by an individual that is authorized and licensed to carry a firearm.

Increases sentences for carrying a stolen firearm when committing a crime of violence and for possessing a stolen firearm. Requires that a person convicted of these offenses serve a period of time in which they would not be eligible for parole/ probation.

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.

Permits possession or use of device that muffles sound on any firearm longer than 17” in length and permits the use of such a device by any person while hunting provided that they have a valid hunting license.

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.