The bill amends Section 11-47-5 of the General Laws in Chapter 11-47, which pertains to the possession of firearms by certain individuals. It introduces new language that explicitly prohibits individuals who have been convicted of a felony, or who have entered a plea of nolo contendere to a felony, from possessing firearms. The bill clarifies that violations of these provisions will result in imprisonment for not less than two years and not more than ten years, with the court unable to suspend the first two years of the sentence. Additionally, individuals violating the provisions related to felony convictions will face a maximum imprisonment of ten years. The act is set to take effect upon passage.

Statutes affected:
5891: 11-47-5