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RI House has approved a controversial 'assault weapons' ban. Here's what happened.

The proposed "assault weapons" ban has passed the RI House, but not without fierce debate. Here's what happened, and what's next for the legislation.

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RI's proposed 'assault weapons' ban passes its first-ever vote. What to expect next.

Most basically, the legislation – headed for first-ever votes in the Rhode Island legislature – would prohibit the manufacture, purchase, sale, transfer and possession of certain "assault weapons," including certain types of semiautomatic shotguns, rifles and pistols.

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R.I. House passes ban on assault-style weapons

New Senate President Valarie Lawson “strongly supports the assault weapons ban legislation” and “will continue working with her colleagues on the Judiciary Committee to try to win its passage,” a spokesman said.

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RI assault weapons ban moves forward after committee vote

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — A controversial proposal to ban assault weapons in Rhode Island overcame a pivotal hurdle Tuesday, advancing out of the House Judiciary Committee in a 12-6 vote.

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RI's ban on high-capacity gun magazines will stand. Why SCOTUS declined to review.

Attorney General Peter F. Neronha applauded the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision on June 2 not to review, at least for now, ...

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