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Rhode Island Local Knife-Law Preemption (2026)

Conditional: Rhode Island's only weapons-preemption statute (11-47-58) applies solely to firearms, so no state law preempts local knife ordinances.

ConditionalVerified Jul 7, 2026

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Local Knife-Law Preemption in states bordering Rhode Island

The same rule in each neighboring state LawLert has verified, from that state’s own official source.

ConnecticutConditional
Connecticut has no statewide knife preemption; towns regulate locally under home rule (dangerous weapons include dirk/switch knives and 4-in.+ blades per C.G.S. 53-206).
Verified Jul 7, 2026 · Source: ecode360.com · Full Connecticut rule →
MassachusettsConditional
Massachusetts has no knife-law preemption statute; under home rule, municipalities such as Boston and Cambridge enforce their own knife ordinances, so local rules can be stricter.
Verified Jul 7, 2026 · Source: malegislature.gov · Full Massachusetts rule →

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