The bill amends Section 12-7-10 of the General Laws in Chapter 12-7, titled "Arrest," to clarify the legal consequences of resisting arrest. It establishes that it is unlawful for any person in the custody of the Rhode Island Department of Corrections to use any force or weapon to resist a lawful request or directive by a corrections officer. The act is set to take effect immediately upon passage.

Statutes affected:
1073: 12-7-10