Westerly council adopts amended resolution opposing multiple Rhode Island gun bills

Apr 21, 2026

Westerly Town Council approved a substitute resolution adding Senate language and unanimously voted 7–0 to oppose a set of Rhode Island bills the council described as restrictions on Second Amendment rights.

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The Westerly Town Council on April 20 adopted an amended resolution opposing several Rhode Island bills related to the Second Amendment after debating whether to suspend meeting rules to act immediately.

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