Rhode Island legislators, including Mattiello, introduce 'red flag' bill
PROVIDENCE, R.I. Rhode Island lawmakers, including NRA-backed House Speaker Nicholas Mattiello, have proposed a red flag law also known as a gun-violence restraining order to allow family members, the attorney general or police to ask a judge to temporarily keep guns away from people who display warning signs of violence.
The proposal was introduced in the House of Representatives on Friday.
Gov. Gina Raimondo, in a statement released Friday, said she would sign an executive order on Monday establishing a statewide red flag policy that will take effect immediately, but we still need to pass legislation so these protections are in place permanently.
I applaud the legislature for introducing strong red flag legislation. I urge the General Assembly to take swift action to pass it, said Raimondo.
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