The bill proposes an amendment to Chapter 31-23 of the General Laws, specifically by adding a new section that designates the motor vehicle equipment belonging to the Providence Canteen, headquartered in Providence, Rhode Island, as an authorized emergency vehicle. This designation would allow the Providence Canteen vehicles to be equipped with a siren, whistle, or bell, as provided in § 31-23-11 of the General Laws.

Furthermore, the bill stipulates that any operator of the Providence Canteen motor vehicle must receive a minimum of five hours of training and instruction from an active or retired police officer or firefighter. This training is to cover the operation of the Providence Canteen vehicle as an authorized emergency vehicle, including the use of emergency lights and sirens. The act would take effect immediately upon passage. There are no deletions from the current law mentioned in the bill.