HB 7753·RI·house
AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- DISARMING A PEACE OFFICER
Signed into LawFiled Feb 12, 2026
Sponsor: Earl Read (D)
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Signed by Governor
Jun 18, 2026
Summary
The new law makes it a felony for anyone to knowingly remove or attempt to remove a firearm, other weapon, or a radio/phone from a peace officer or certain state investigators. Violators face up to five years in prison and/or a $5,000 fine. The measure became effective immediately after the governor signed it.
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