The bill amends Chapter 8-10 of the General Laws concerning Family Court by adding a new section, 8-10-23.5, which authorizes the town of Smithfield to establish a juvenile hearing board. This authority is granted subject to the provisions of 8-10-23.1 and is permitted notwithstanding any conflicting requirements from the town's regulations, charter, or ordinances. The act is set to take effect upon passage.