The Rhode Island General Assembly overwhelming passed a bill that would expand situations in which a person could have their firearms confiscated by the authorities, a measure strongly supported by gun control groups.
The Senate passed the bill by a vote of 55-10 on September 19. It would expand confiscation authority over those with cases of misdemeanor cyberstalking and domestic violence. Rep. Teresa Tanzi, D-Narragansett, sponsor of the measure, issue a statement lauding her colleagues for passing the measure.
“At last, victims of domestic abuse in Rhode Island will not have the constant fear of knowing that the person who abused them still has a gun. We’ve heard countless stories from victims about flagrant threats and ceaseless fear. And we know that the presence of a gun greatly increases the chances of a domestic violence victim being murdered.”
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