Sen. Lou Raptakis

Maddy summarySenate Resolution 1065 recognizes the 77th anniversary of Israel's Day of Independence and reaffirms the bonds of friendship and cooperation between Rhode Island, the United States, and Israel. Copies of this resolution are directed to be sent to the Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Island and the Israeli Consulate General in Boston.

Maddy summarySenate Resolution 1080 proclaims May 19th, 2025, as "Greek and Pontic Genocide Remembrance Day" in the State of Rhode Island. This resolution formally recognizes and commemorates the Greek and Pontic Genocide of 1913-1923, joining the Rhode Island Senate with the Greek-American community in solemn remembrance.

Maddy summarySenate Resolution 1077 is a commemorative resolution that congratulates the Town of Little Compton, Rhode Island, on the joyous occasion of its 350th anniversary during 2025. The resolution acknowledges the town's history, community, and milestones.

Establishes VICTIM Fund grant program to support nonprofit organizations providing victim services in Rhode Island with the state allocating $30,000,000 per year to fund the program and staffing within the department of public safety.

Exempts from the sales tax eligible school supplies, costing less than $30.00, purchased within one week prior to the commencement of the academic year.

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.