The bill amends sections 11-47-9 and 11-47-35.1 of the General Laws in Chapter 11-47, which pertains to weapons regulations. It introduces new legal language that replaces references to "state marshals" with "capitol police" in the context of exemptions from certain firearm restrictions. Specifically, the bill clarifies that members of the capitol police, as well as full-time members of city or town police departments and correctional officers, are exempt from the provisions of section 11-47-8, allowing them to carry concealed firearms throughout the state. Additionally, it specifies that full-time members of the capitol police are included in the exemptions outlined in section 11-47-35.

The act is designed to update the language regarding exemptions for law enforcement officers and ensure that capitol police are recognized in the same capacity as other law enforcement agencies concerning firearm regulations. The changes will take effect immediately upon passage of the bill.