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The Rhode Island Senate convenes on May 24, 2018, to discuss and vote on Senate Bill 249, also known as the "Red Flag Bill," which addresses extreme risk protection orders related to gun violence prevention. Senator Goodwin introduces the bill, emphasizing its bipartisan support and the collaborative effort with law enforcement, family members, and organizations such as the Rhode Island Police Chiefs Association, the Attorney General's office, Moms Demand Action, and the Rhode Island Coalition Against Gun Violence. The bill aims to intervene when individuals exhibit warning signs of potential harm to themselves or others by restricting their access to firearms. Goodwin highlights similar laws in other states, including Connecticut, and references the Parkland shooting as a case where such legislation could have made a difference.

Senator Goodwin moves for the bill's passage, and several senators, including Senator Lynch Prata, Senator Morgan, and Senator Lombardi, engage in discussions about the bill's implications. Senator Morgan raises concerns about the bill's specificity regarding school safety, while Senator Lombardi frames the legislation as a "common-sense compromise" rather than a gun control measure, emphasizing procedural safeguards such as petitions from law enforcement and clear evidentiary standards. Senator Paolino and Senator Ruggerio also express support, noting the bill's balance between public safety and Second Amendment rights. The session underscores the importance of addressing gun violence while fostering dialogue and compromise.

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