The bill amends sections 11-47-9.1 and 11-47-35.1 of the General Laws in Chapter 11-47, entitled "Weapons," to include new exemptions for carrying concealed firearms. Specifically, the bill adds officers or employees of the United States authorized by law to the list of individuals exempt from the provisions of §§ 11-47-8 and 11-47-11, which pertain to the carrying of concealed firearms. This amendment allows these federal officers or employees to carry concealed firearms everywhere within the state, with the stipulation that this does not grant the right to transport firearms as merchandise or as part of household or business goods.

Additionally, the bill exempts the same category of federal officers or employees from § 11-47-35, which relates to the requirements for licenses, permits, and certificates needed to carry a pistol or revolver, whether visible or concealed. The act is designed to align state law with federal authorization for certain individuals to carry concealed firearms without the need for state-issued permits or licenses. The bill will take effect immediately upon passage.