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 language to exempt certain law enforcement personnel from restrictions on carrying concealed firearms. Specifically, the bill replaces references to "state marshals" with "capitol police" in both sections, thereby extending the exemption to full-time members of the capitol police and ensuring they are included alongside other law enforcement officers such as state police and city or town police departments.

The act clarifies that individuals exempt from these firearm restrictions have the right to carry concealed firearms throughout the state. The act is set to take effect immediately upon passage, reflecting a legislative intent to modernize and clarify the exemptions related to firearm regulations for law enforcement personnel.