The bill is a comprehensive piece of legislation that amends and reenacts various sections of the General Laws of Rhode Island, specifically focusing on Titles 7 and 27. It includes changes to the Uniform Partnership Act, the Uniform Limited Partnership Act, and other laws governing business entities, insurance, and health maintenance organizations (HMOs). The bill modifies the application dates for certain chapters, clarifies legal references, updates definitions, and revises procedures for service of process, notice, or demand on limited liability partnerships and limited partnerships. It also outlines the requirements for annual reports, reinstatement processes following revocation, and the issuance of certificates of revocation by the secretary of state.

Furthermore, the bill introduces new training requirements for insurance producers who sell long-term-care insurance, updates the insurance holding company system regulations, and amends the Market Conduct Surveillance Act. It also addresses consumer credit insurance, the voting of securities, and the inclusion of early intervention services and tobacco cessation programs in insurance coverage. The bill revises the definitions and regulations related to risk retention groups, purchasing groups, and managing general agents. Additionally, it prohibits the manufacture and possession of ghost guns and other undetectable firearms, updates voting accessibility for disabled individuals, and amends licensing procedures for various professions.

The bill repeals certain sections of the General Laws, including those related to controlled substances, and proposes the deletion of provisions concerning the possession of marijuana. It also makes technical amendments to the general laws and specifies the effective dates for the various articles within the bill. The deletions from current law include penalties for manufacturing, delivering, or possessing controlled substances, as well as the civil offense and penalty for possessing one ounce or less of marijuana.

Statutes affected:
6371: 27-19-55, 27-20-50, 27-20.10-3, 27-29-13, 27-34-5, 27-36-1, 27-46-2, 27-47-1, 27-49-2, 27-51-5, 27-61-5, 27-64-9, 27-65-1, 27-72-4, 27-77-2, 27-80-3, 7-12-60, 5-63.2-2, 11-47-8, 17-20-9, 19-14.9-5, 19-14.9-12, 19-14.9-13, 27-1.1-1, 27-4.4-4, 44-9-46, 21-28-4.01