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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