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 establishes penalties for violations of these provisions. Individuals found in violation of the firearm possession prohibitions related to felony convictions face imprisonment for not more than ten years. Those violating the prohibition related to other firearm possession offenses, with the exception of felony convictions, face imprisonment for not less than two years and not more than ten years, with the first two years of the sentence not eligible for suspension.

The act is set to take effect upon passage.

Statutes affected:
5891: 11-47-5