The bill amends sections 11-47-9.1 and 11-47-35.1 of the General Laws in Chapter 11-47, which pertains to weapons. It introduces new exemptions allowing officers or employees of the United States who are authorized by law to carry a concealed firearm to be exempt from certain state laws regarding the carrying of firearms. Specifically, these exemptions apply to members of city or town police forces and the Rhode Island airport police department, enabling them to carry concealed firearms throughout the state.

Additionally, the bill clarifies that officers or employees of the United States authorized by law to carry a concealed firearm are also exempt from the provisions of 11-47-35, which relates to licensing requirements for carrying firearms. The act is set to take effect immediately upon passage.