The bill amends Section 11-47-5 of the General Laws in Chapter 11-47, which pertains to the possession of firearms by certain individuals. It introduces new prohibitions against firearm possession for individuals who have been convicted of a felony or have entered a plea of nolo contendere to a felony. The bill specifies that individuals violating the firearm possession restrictions, with the exception of those related to felony convictions, will face imprisonment for not less than two years and not more than ten years, with the first two years of the sentence not eligible for suspension. For violations specifically related to felony convictions, the maximum imprisonment is set at ten years. This act will take effect upon passage.

Statutes affected:
2056: 11-47-5