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1 of 19 gun safety bills moves to the RI Senate floor, assault weapon ban stalls | ABC6
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — It was a busy day at the State House, as the Senate Judiciary Committee heard a swarm of bills on firearm regulation for nearly four hours.
Community members and advocates came out to weigh-in on these controversial issues.
Nineteen gun legislation bills were heard during Tuesday’s senate judiciary committee, with a safe storage bill being sent to the senate floor.
The bill would penalize Rhode Islanders for not keeping firearms safely locked away or equipped with safety measures, punishable by a fine starting at $250.
Another key bill among that mass of legislation was a proposal for a full ban on assault weapons in the Ocean State.
There were hours of comment on Smith Hill Tuesday afternoon, covering everything from safe storage to concealed carry laws and the proposal of a new safety test.
Dozens spoke on either side of the aisle about Senate Bill 2653, the Rhode Island assault weapons ban of 2024.
A Providence police officer’s mother gave emphatic testimony in support of the ban.
“No mother of a cop needs to be losing sleep, because I know my son would charge into Uvalde,” she said. “He shows up every time there’s a kid on a call. He’ll rush in there and he’s going to lose his life as they shoot all these automatic weapons. I know it.”
Rhode Island NRA’s president, Frank Saccoccio, spoke out against the bill.
“We had an assault weapons bill all across the nation for ten years,” Saccoccio said. “Two governmental agencies did an extensive research on this. Both of them came back with the exact same thing. No measurable decrease in crime based on that.”
The ban was a focus for Governor Dan McKee during his State of the State address and a talking point across the country, but the bill, along with nearly every other bill proposed, was held for further study.
The safe storage bill, however, will see the senate floor.
“Senator McKenney moves that we pass Senate Bill 2202, seconded by Senator Bissaillo,” said Representative Dawn Euer, a Democrat from District 13. “All those in favor? Any opposed?”
The bill moved forward 9-3.
While the assault weapons ban did not move to the floor, a similar ban is also moving through the house this year.
Both of the assault weapon bans have grandfather clauses that would allow current assault weapon owners to keep them if the bills made it through the legislature.
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The vehicle’s three occupants are believed to still be inside.
A car carrying a family of three went into the Seekonk River in Rhode Island Sunday evening, authorities said.
The vehicle entered the river near the Taft Street boat ramp shortly before 7:30 p.m., Pawtucket Police Chief Tina Goncalves said in a statement.
A bystander riding a jet ski heard the car dive into the water and attempted to help, while another witness called 911, according to Goncalves.
First responders arrived within three minutes of the emergency call, Goncalves noted.
The vehicle’s three occupants are believed to still be inside, The Boston Globe reported.
Recovery efforts resumed Monday, with Pawtucket police and fire personnel working alongside Rhode Island State Police and other state agencies to remove the vehicle from the river, Goncalves said.
“Conditions are extremely challenging for dive teams due to the strong current and poor underwater visibility,” she added.
A video released by the Globe shows the car being recovered from the water Monday afternoon.
Authorities have not released the identities or conditions of the occupants.
“We ask that you please keep the family and their loved ones in your prayers as our first responders continue recovery efforts,” Goncalves said.
(WJAR) — Rhode Island leaders will announce millions in funding for road improvements in Aquidneck Island on Monday.
Members of the Rhode Island Congressional Delegation will announce $19,250,000 in federal funding for the project.
File image of traffic in Aquidneck Island. (WJAR)
It’s meant to improve road and sidewalk conditions on the island.
This will include high-visibility crosswalks to improve pedestrian safety.
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Senator Jack Reed, Senator Sheldon Whitehouse, and Congressman Gabe Amo are expected to attend.
The Rhode Island Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big.
Here’s a look at June 28, 2026, results for each game:
Winning Numbers numbers from June 28 drawing
Midday: 7-7-1-0
Evening: 6-7-5-2
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Winning Wild Money numbers from June 28 drawing
04-05-07-13-32, Extra: 18
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Winning Millionaire for Life numbers from June 28 drawing
04-11-31-54-58, Bonus: 03
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Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your prize
- Prizes less than $600 can be claimed at any Rhode Island Lottery Retailer. Prizes of $600 and above must be claimed at Lottery Headquarters, 1425 Pontiac Ave., Cranston, Rhode Island 02920.
- Mega Millions and Powerball jackpot winners can decide on cash or annuity payment within 60 days after becoming entitled to the prize. The annuitized prize shall be paid in 30 graduated annual installments.
- Winners of the Millionaire for Life top prize of $1,000,000 a year for life and second prize of $100,000 a year for life can decide to collect the prize for a minimum of 20 years or take a lump sum cash payment.
When are the Rhode Island Lottery drawings held?
- Powerball: 10:59 p.m. ET on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
- Mega Millions: 11:00 p.m. ET on Tuesday and Friday.
- Lucky for Life: 10:30 p.m. ET daily.
- Millionaire for Life: 11:15 p.m. ET daily.
- Numbers (Midday): 1:30 p.m. ET daily.
- Numbers (Evening): 7:29 p.m. ET daily.
- Wild Money: 7:29 p.m. ET on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.
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